Description
This Turkey Wings Recipe is the ultimate guide to making crispy, flavorful, and tender wings that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you choose to bake, grill, or air fry, this recipe offers multiple ways to prepare turkey wings with a crispy skin and juicy meat that your family will love. Seasoned with herbs, garlic, and paprika, these wings are bursting with flavor. Perfect as a main course or a game-day snack, these wings are versatile, easy to prepare, and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
- Turkey Wings: 4-5 large wings, fresh or thawed
- Olive Oil or Butter: 2 tablespoons, for coating
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon (smoked paprika if preferred)
- Dried Herbs: 1 teaspoon (thyme, rosemary, or sage)
- Optional:
- Chili Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon, for spice
- Honey: 1 tablespoon, for a sweet twist
Instructions
1. Prepare the Turkey Wings
- Rinse and Pat Dry: Rinse the turkey wings under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Dry wings are essential for achieving crispy skin.
- Season the Wings: In a large bowl, mix olive oil or melted butter with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried herbs. Toss the wings in the mixture until they are evenly coated.
2. Choose Your Cooking Method
Baking Turkey Wings
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the Wings: Place the seasoned wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are crispy and golden brown.
Grilling Turkey Wings
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Grill the Wings: Grill the wings for 10-15 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Air Frying Turkey Wings
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange and Fry: Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
Make it Crispy: For extra crispy wings, pat them dry thoroughly and sprinkle a little baking powder along with the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (depending on the cooking method)
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg