Smothered Turkey Wings with Gravy Recipe
Smothered Turkey Wings with Gravy Recipe is a true comfort food classic. It is rich, warm and full of deep flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 large turkey wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Clean the Turkey Wings
- Wash the turkey wings with clean water. Pat them dry using paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.
Season the Wings
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and oregano. Rub seasoning well on all sides.
Heat the Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Let it warm properly before adding wings.
Brown the Wings
- Place turkey wings in hot oil. Cook each side until golden brown. This step adds deep flavor.
Remove Wings
- Take wings out of the pan. Place them in a baking dish. Set aside for later cooking.
Add Butter
- Add butter to the same pan. Let it melt slowly while scraping brown bits from the pan.
Cook Onions
- Add sliced onions to the pan. Cook until soft and golden. Stir often for even cooking.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic to onions. Cook for one minute until smell becomes rich and strong.
Make Gravy Base
- Sprinkle flour over onions. Stir well until flour blends fully with butter and onions.
Add Liquids
- Slowly pour chicken broth and water. Stir constantly to avoid lumps in the gravy.
Season Gravy
- Add soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir well and let gravy simmer for five minutes.
Add Wings
- Place turkey wings into the gravy. Spoon gravy over the wings gently.
Cover and Bake
- Cover baking dish with foil. Bake at 180°C for 90 minutes until wings are tender.
Uncover and Thicken
- Remove foil. Bake 15 more minutes. This helps gravy thicken and wings brown nicely.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve hot with gravy spooned over turkey wings.
Notes
- Use fresh turkey wings for best flavor and texture.
- Marinate wings for two hours for deeper seasoning.
- Add bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use turkey broth for richer gravy.
- Add mushrooms for earthy taste.
- Use cornstarch if you want gluten-free gravy.
- Slow cook in a crockpot for tender results.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.