Description
Warm, savory, and rich in flavor, these Smothered Turkey Wings with Gravy are the ultimate comfort food for your dinner table. Baked to fall-off-the-bone perfection, they’re coated in a luscious, seasoned gravy and layered with caramelized onions and peppers. This Southern-style dinner is ideal for soul-warming meals during chilly nights or hearty Sunday feasts. Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits, it’s a must-try if you’re craving easy dinner ideas packed with flavor. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea or a slow-cooked classic, this easy recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds turkey wings
1 large onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil or butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pat turkey wings dry and season with paprika, seasoned salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil and sear turkey wings on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
5. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir, and slowly add chicken broth while whisking to make the gravy.
6. Let the gravy simmer until slightly thickened.
7. Return the turkey wings to the pan, nestling them in the gravy.
8. Cover and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the wings are fork-tender.
9. Serve hot with plenty of gravy over your favorite side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the turkey wings in the seasoning for an hour before cooking.
Use turkey legs or thighs as an alternative if wings aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked, Braised
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: smothered turkey wings, southern recipe, baked turkey, comfort food, easy dinner recipe