Smothered Turkey Wings

Sharing is caring!

Made from scratch, these smothered turkey wings are a true Southern favorite. Seasoned and roasted turkey wings are baked in a rich homemade gravy for a hearty and comforting family meal.

This post contains affiliate links, please read my full disclaimer here.

Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the 
recipe card at the bottom of the post. 
You can find important tips/tricks in the
blog post.

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving and Christmas! These Southern smothered turkey wings can be enjoyed all year round, and let me tell you, they are nothing short of delicious!

Seasoned turkey wings are roasted, and then a rich homemade gravy is made from the drippings, for a bite full of flavor.

This recipe takes a little time to make, but the good news is that they actually require very little hands on time, and it’s a really straight forward recipe that’s made with a few simple ingredients.

Be sure to try my Air Fryer Turkey Breast and Air Fryer Turkey Burgers too!

How to make smothered turkey wings

• Preheat oven to 375F. Place the turkey wings in a roasting pan and drizzle them with the olive oil.
• In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle the seasonings over the wings making sure to cover both sides of the wings.

• Top the wings with the sliced onions and bell peppers and cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

• After removing the wings from the oven, pour the drippings into a measuring cup (or a something to make it easier to pour).
• To make the gravy: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once butter starts bubbling, add the onions and garlic cloves into the skillet. Cook until soft.

• Then stir in the sage, smoked paprika, and flour. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.

• Stir in the pan drippings from the wings, then slowly stir in the stock. Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens a little.

• Then pour the gravy over the wings.

• Bake the wings uncovered for 35-45 more minutes or until they are tender.
• Serve and enjoy.

Can you make it ahead of time?

These smothered turkey wings are best served as soon as they are ready so that the wings are nice and juicy. You can do the first bake of the chicken wings, make the gravy a few hours ahead, and then do the final cook when you are ready to serve.

If you have leftovers, they will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 360F, covered with foil, until warmed through.

Can you make this with other cuts of turkey?

This recipe is delicious with turkey wings, but you can also make it with legs and thighs as well. Cooking times remain pretty much the same, but use an instant-read thermometer to check that they are fully cooked through. They should register at 165F.

What do you serve them with?

I love serving these smothered chicken wings on white rice, and mashed potatoes will also work great. Serve them up with your favorite veggie sides like Instant Pot Green Beans and Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes. And if you’re looking for another smothered recipe, you’ll love these smothered pork chops too.

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Pat the wings dry before seasoning them to help get the skin nice and crispy.
• Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the wings are cooked through. They should register at least 165F.
• Larger wings will take longer to cook. Cook the wings until tender and the meat falls easily off the bone.

More Turkey Recipes

• Baked Turkey Thighs and Vegetables
• Instant Pot Turkey Breast
• Ground Turkey Tacos
• Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Legs
• Air Fryer Turkey Thighs or Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin
• Pressure Cooker Turkey Chili

Print Pin SaveSaved!

4.91 from 10 votes

Smothered Turkey Wings

Made from scratch, these smothered turkey wings are a true Southern favorite. Seasoned and roasted turkey wings are baked in a rich homemade gravy for a hearty and comforting family meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword how to cook turkey wings, oven roasted turkey wings, turkey wings with gravy

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 765kcal

Author Tanya

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

Turkey Wings

• 3-4 pounds turkey wings split into flats and drums
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 large yellow onion sliced
• 1 green bell pepper sliced

Gravy

• 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ⅛ teaspoon rubbed sage
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• Pan drippings from wings
• 2 cups turkey stock or chicken stock room temperature
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375F. Place the turkey wings in a roasting pan and drizzle them with the olive oil.
• In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle the seasonings over the wings making sure to cover both sides of the wings.
• Top the wings with the sliced onions and bell peppers and cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• After removing the wings from the oven, pour the drippings into a measuring cup (or a something to make it easier to pour).
• To make the gravy: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once butter starts bubbling, add the onions and garlic cloves into the skillet. Cook until soft.
• Then stir in the sage, smoked paprika, and flour. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
• Stir in the pan drippings from the wings, then slowly stir in the stock. Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens a little.
• Then pour the gravy over the wings. It will thicken more in the oven. Bake the wings uncovered for 35-40 more minutes or until they are tender. Serve with rice.

Notes

• Pat the wings dry before seasoning them to help get the skin nice and crispy.
• Use an instant read thermometer to check that the wings are cooked through. They should register at 165F.
• Larger wings will take longer to cook. Cook the wings until tender and the meat falls easily off the bone.

Nutrition

Calories: 765kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1476mg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 5mg

My Southern Air Fryer ECookbookFind all my Top Southern Air Fryer recipes in one place! My Southern Air Fryer ECookbook!

Subscribe to my YouTubeSubscribe to my YouTube Channel for full length recipe videos. Click the bell icon to be notified when I upload a new video.

Tried this recipe? Share on InstagramMention @Myforkinglife or tag #myforkinglife!

Although myforkinglife.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Under no circumstances will myforkinglife.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

Sharing is caring!