Here’s a flavorful, tender roasted or braised Turkey Wings recipe — perfect for a hearty meal 🍗
Braised or Oven-Roasted Turkey Wings
Serves: 3–4
Time: 1.5–2 hours
Ingredients
- 2–4 turkey wings (about 1–1.5 kg / 2–3 lbs total)
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1–2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: ½ cup white wine or beer for extra flavor
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
Oven-Roasted Version
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Season turkey wings with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large ovenproof pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown wings 4–5 minutes per side. Remove wings.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add stock, wine (if using), thyme, and bay leaf. Return wings to the pan.
- Cover with foil or a lid and bake 1.5–2 hours, basting occasionally, until wings are tender and meat pulls easily from the bone.
Stovetop / Braised Version
- Brown wings in a large pot with oil.
- Add vegetables, stock, herbs, and optional wine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 1.5–2 hours on low heat until tender.
Serving Suggestions
- With mashed potatoes or roasted sweet potatoes
- Over rice or quinoa
- With sautéed greens or a simple salad
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy skin: Remove foil for last 15–20 minutes of roasting.
- Flavor boost: Add smoked paprika, chili flakes, or garlic powder to seasoning.
- Slow-cooker option: Brown wings, then place in slow cooker with vegetables and stock, cook LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
I can also give you a sweet-and-spicy glazed turkey wings version, smoky BBQ wings, or a Cajun-style slow-cooker version next.
Which one do you want?
