Smothered Turkey Wings

Smothered turkey wings are hands-down my favorite protein. They are great year-round, but always get extra love during the holiday season. I’m going to show you how to make the most tender, moist, and delicious smothered turkey wings. These will be a new favorite of yours, I guarantee it.

Ingredients:

• 4 turkey wings
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the turkey wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and oregano.
3. Dredge the seasoned turkey wings in flour, shaking off any excess.
4. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
5. Brown the turkey wings on all sides until they develop a golden crust. Remove the wings and set them aside.
6. In the same pan, add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
7. Sprinkle any remaining flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
8. Slowly add the broth to the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
9. Return the browned turkey wings to the pan. Add the bay leaf.
10. Cover the pan and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the turkey wings are tender and the sauce has thickened.
11. Check the seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
12. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.