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Large baking dish filled with golden brown turkey wings smothered in rich brown gravy and sliced vegetables.

Smothered Turkey Wings with Gravy

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs turkey wings, split into drums and flats
  • 2 tsp sal t
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery , sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all -purpose flour
  • 3 cups turkey broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  3. Season the turkey wings thoroughly with the spice blend.
  4. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Brown the turkey wings on both sides in batches, then transfer them to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Add butter to the vegetables; once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until light brown.
  8. Gradually whisk in the turkey broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits, and simmer until the gravy begins to thicken.
  9. Pour the gravy and vegetables over the turkey wings in the baking dish and add thyme sprigs.
  10. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 90 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 20 minutes until the wings are fork-tender and the skin is golden.
  12. Rest for 5 minutes before serving over rice or mashed potatoes.