Oh, you’re going full comfort food mode — and I am so here for it. 🦃✨
Smothered Turkey Wings are rich, tender, soul-warming, and coated in savory onion gravy that’s downright drinkable.
Here’s a classic, Southern-style version that’ll leave no crumbs:
🦃 Smothered Turkey Wings (Baked with Onion Gravy)
🍗 Ingredients:
For the wings:
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4–5 large turkey wings, separated at the joint (flats and drumettes)
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1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
For the onion gravy:
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken broth (or turkey broth if you have it)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (chicken or turkey) for extra depth
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep & season the turkey wings:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Pat turkey wings dry with paper towels.
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Mix all the seasoning spices together. Rub the wings with oil, then coat evenly with seasoning mix.
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Place wings in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
2. Sear (optional for more flavor):
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For deeper flavor, you can brown the wings in a skillet with a little oil before baking — 3–4 minutes per side. Totally optional, but delicious.
3. Make the gravy base:
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In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter or oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden and soft (about 10 minutes).
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Stir in the minced garlic, then sprinkle flour over onions. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook the flour.
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Slowly whisk in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
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Season to taste with salt, pepper, and (optional) bouillon.
4. Smother the wings:
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Pour the onion gravy all over the turkey wings in the pan, making sure they’re well coated.
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Cover the pan tightly with foil.
5. Bake low and slow:
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Bake covered for 2 to 2½ hours, until wings are fall-off-the-bone tender.
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For a bit of color on top, remove foil in the last 20 minutes and bake uncovered.
🍽️ To Serve:
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Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or buttery cornbread dressing, with plenty of that gravy spooned on top.
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Add a side of braised greens or green beans and you’ve got a Sunday soul food masterpiece.
🔥 Pro Tips:
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Want it creamier? Stir in a few tablespoons of heavy cream or sour cream into the gravy at the end.
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Making ahead? These reheat beautifully the next day — just keep extra gravy on hand!