Smothered Turkey Wings

Smothered turkey wings are a flavorful and comforting dish, perfect for a hearty meal. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:

Ingredients:

• 4 turkey wings
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the turkey wings generously with salt and pepper.
3. Dredge the turkey wings in the flour, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat the vegetable oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Brown the turkey wings in the skillet on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
6. Transfer the browned turkey wings to a baking dish large enough to fit them in a single layer.
7. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
8. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
9. Add the dried thyme, dried sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
10. Pour the broth mixture over the turkey wings in the baking dish.
11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the turkey wings are tender and cooked through.
12. Once the turkey wings are cooked, remove them from the baking dish and set aside.
13. Pour the liquid from the baking dish into a saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
14. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of water until smooth. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the liquid in the saucepan.
15. Cook the gravy, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
16. Serve the smothered turkey wings hot, topped with the gravy and garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
17. Enjoy your delicious smothered turkey wings with your favorite side dishes!

This dish is perfect for a comforting family meal and is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.