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Baked Turkey Wings Recipe

Baked turkey wings are a flavorful and hearty dish that's perfect for a comforting meal. They’re seasoned to perfection and baked until tender with crispy skin
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Ingredients
  

  • - 4 large turkey wings separated at the joints (wingette and drumette)
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • - 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • - 1 tablespoon paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • - 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a bit of heat
  • - 1 onion sliced
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 cup chicken broth or water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven:**
  • - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • **Prepare the Turkey Wings:**
  • - Rinse the turkey wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • - Place the turkey wings in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag.
  • - Drizzle the olive oil over the wings, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • **Season the Wings:**
  • - In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  • - Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the turkey wings, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
  • **Bake the Turkey Wings:**
  • - Arrange the seasoned turkey wings in a single layer in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
  • - Scatter the sliced onion and minced garlic around the wings.
  • - Pour the chicken broth or water into the bottom of the baking dish to keep the wings moist during cooking.
  • - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • **Cook the Turkey Wings:**
  • - Bake the turkey wings for 2 hours, covered, until they are tender.
  • - After 2 hours, remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  • - Continue baking for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  • **Serve:**
  • - Remove the turkey wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • - Serve the wings with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, cornbread, or collard greens.