Description
If you’re craving a soul-warming, homestyle dinner, Smothered Turkey Wings with Gravy is your next go-to. This easy dinner idea is all about tender, slow-baked turkey wings drenched in a savory onion gravy—perfect for a cozy meal at home. It’s the kind of comforting, easy recipe that fills your kitchen with incredible aroma and your plate with bold flavor. Great for a quick breakfast-for-dinner twist or part of your go-to dinner ideas collection, it’s simple, hearty, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
4 large turkey wings
2 medium onions, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
2 cups chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
1. Rinse and pat dry turkey wings. Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and thyme. Let marinate for 30 minutes if time allows.
2. Heat oil or butter in a skillet. Sear turkey wings on all sides until browned. Transfer to a baking dish.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant.
4. Add flour to the skillet to create a roux. Stir constantly until golden brown.
5. Slowly pour in the broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer until the gravy thickens.
6. Pour the gravy and vegetables over the turkey wings. Cover tightly with foil.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 2 to 2.5 hours until turkey is fork-tender.
8. (Optional) Remove foil and broil for 5–7 minutes to crisp the top.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with your choice of sides.
Notes
Let the gravy simmer fully before baking to avoid floury taste.
Use a deep dish to catch all the flavorful juices while baking.
This dish is even better the next day—perfect for leftovers or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg