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Baked Turkey Wings

Sam Guarnieri
Sam Guarnieri Posted: 10/25/21 Updated: 12/22/22
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These turkey wings are thoroughly seasoned, then baked until perfectly tender! In just a few simple steps you’ll have flavorful, fully cooked wings. Serve these delicious turkey wings alongside mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies for a fun holiday or weeknight meal!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • They’re surprisingly hands-off and easy to make! Start by drying the wings, then coating them in oil and a delicious blend of spices. Last, bake them for 90 minutes or until cooked through and tender.
  • They’re easier than cooking an entire turkey! Cooking for a smaller crowd this holiday season? Well, get your turkey fix in by simply preparing a batch of these wings instead.
  • They’re intensely seasoned with a curated blend of dried herbs and spices! This recipe calls for plenty of paprika, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder. The addition of chicken or turkey broth yields even more flavor.

Key Ingredients

Turkey Wings – Arguably the best part of the turkey, they consist of juicy dark meat and are coated in a crispy skin. They’re a great alternative to roasting an entire turkey, and a whole lot cheaper too! Turkey wings are a great option for smaller families, or ones who simply prefer them over any other part of the bird (if this is you, I agree!).

Chicken or Turkey Broth – Once seasoned, broth is poured over the wings and into the baking dish. You’ll then cover the dish in foil before placing it in the oven. This allows the broth to to bubble and create flavorful steam which cooks the wings. The meat also absorbs much of this moisture, preventing them from drying out.

Chef’s Tips

  • Feel free to save the pan drippings to turn into a delicious and intensely flavorful gravy! The liquid at the bottom of the baking dish is packed with flavor, which I would hate to see go to waste. Therefore, either turn it into a gravy or use it to baste your wings!
  • Pat the turkey skin dry before seasoning and roasting. Dried skin will bake up even crispier in the oven, so don’t skip this very important first step!
  • Keep in mind that turkey wings come in a variety of sizes, and different sizes can take different times to cook. In order to ensure your wings are cooked through, simply insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the wing. Once the thermometer reads 180° Fahrenheit, then they’re ready to enjoy!
pan drippings being poured over baked turkey wings

Sides to Serve with This Dish

  • Air Fryer Asparagus
  • Great Grandma’s Sausage Stuffing
  • Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
  • Italian Green Beans
  • Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

pan drippings being poured over baked turkey wings
5 from 22 votes

Baked Turkey Wings

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:1 hour 45 minutes
Total:2 hours
These turkey wings are thoroughly seasoned, then baked until perfectly tender! In just a few simple steps you'll have flavorful, fully cooked wings. Serve these delicious turkey wings alongside mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies for a fun holiday or weeknight meal!
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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds turkey wings
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral oil, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon salt more or less to taste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder plus more as needed
  • 2 cups chicken broth or turkey broth

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • 9×13 baking dish
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • Aluminum Foil

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Pat turkey wings completely dry with paper towels, then place wings in baking dish. Drizzle neutral oil over turkey wings, flipping wings as needed to oil all sides. Set baking dish aside.
    turkey wings step 1
  • In small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and onion powder, until spices are thoroughly incorporated. Sprinkle spice mixture over turkey wings, then lightly massage spice mixture into skin of wings. Flip wings and repeat until all sides have been seasoned, mixing up additional spices when necessary.
    turkey wings step 2
  • Pour chicken broth into baking dish, being careful not to pour broth directly on top of wings, so as not to rinse off any spices. Cover baking dish securely with aluminum foil, then place dish in preheated oven. Bake turkey wings 1 ½ hours, then remove dish from oven.
  • Remove foil and discard, then return dish to oven and bake wings uncovered 15 to 20 minutes. When wings are fully cooked and skins are crispy, remove baking dish from oven and serve wings with desired sides.

Notes

  • This method will also work for turkey legs and chicken legs.
  • For really crispy skin, when you take the baking dish out of the oven and remove the foil, transfer the turkey wings to a baking sheet fitted with a wire baking rack, then return the wings to the oven to bake uncovered 15-20 minutes. The heat in the oven will be able to circulate around the wings on the baking rack, giving them a crispier skin.
  • Be sure to cook the wings to a food-safe temperature of 165° Fahrenheit. Use an internal meat thermometer to ensure the wings are fully cooked before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 521kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 160mg, Sodium: 2124mg, Potassium: 627mg, Vitamin A: 25IU, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 3mg, Net Carbs: 1g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Sam Guarnieri

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Meet Sam Guarnieri

Sam is a travel, food, and fitness enthusiast from the New York metro area who loves creating new and inventive recipes. Her love of food goes all the way back to her early childhood, cooking alongside her mom and Nonna – the two best cooks she knows! She's a big believer that good-for-you food can still explode with flavor and (most importantly) be easy to make. When she's not in the kitchen, Sam can usually be found planning her next vacation, spending time outdoors, or bingeing the latest Netflix docu-series.

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  1. Audrey Harrigan says

    Posted on 6/13/22 at 6:08 am

    I commented before but wanted to add that I didn’t use any salt as I am on a salt free diet.5 stars

    Reply
  2. Audrey Harrigan says

    Posted on 6/13/22 at 5:58 am

    My son said these were the best turkey wings he has ever tasted. I agree whole heartedly.5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 6/13/22 at 11:33 am

      So thrilled to hear that, Audrey! Thank you so much for leaving a review!

      Reply
  3. Kenya Wise says

    Posted on 6/2/22 at 4:38 pm

    I made it for dinner last night and my husband loved it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 6/6/22 at 9:23 pm

      Yay! Thanks for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
  4. Tyrone says

    Posted on 5/3/22 at 10:30 pm

    Tried this recipe and totally fell in love with it. Can’t wait to make it again.5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/18/22 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you so much for your review, Tyrone! So happy you loved the wings!

      Reply
  5. Tyrone says

    Posted on 4/6/22 at 3:56 pm

    I tried these today and my wife totally fell in love with them, absolutely delicious.5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/18/22 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you so much!! So thrilled you both enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Jannie says

    Posted on 3/24/22 at 4:12 pm

    Great way to cook turkey wings! Made very tasty gravy from drippings.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 4/5/22 at 9:00 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  7. Ramune says

    Posted on 2/13/22 at 9:21 am

    I made my first turkey wings following this recipe – it was delicious! The selection of spices perfect! I just cooked at 375 and open for 30 min. The meat was almost falling from the bone.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/16/22 at 6:00 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!5 stars

      Reply
  8. LC says

    Posted on 2/9/22 at 5:02 pm

    Made this for Christmas 2021, It was a hit with my family. So much easier than cooking a whole turkey. I will make this again.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/16/22 at 6:14 pm

      Totally agree! Glad y’all enjoyed it!5 stars

      Reply
  9. Tamara says

    Posted on 2/3/22 at 7:48 pm

    Such a perfect recipe for a yummy meal 🤤 thanks so much for sharing!!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/3/22 at 10:25 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  10. Andrea says

    Posted on 1/4/22 at 7:40 am

    Flavorful and delicious.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/13/22 at 9:07 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂5 stars

      Reply
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