Description
These easy baked turkey wings are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and roasted until irresistibly tender and juicy. Perfect for cozy Sunday dinners or special holiday meals, this fuss-free recipe uses simple ingredients and requires minimal hands-on time, delivering comforting, fall-off-the-bone wings every time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Wings
- 3 pounds turkey wings, cut at the joints if needed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Baking
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the wings.
- Prepare the turkey wings. Rinse the turkey wings under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps the skin crisp up later.
- Arrange the base. Scatter the sliced onion evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish. The onions infuse the wings with flavor and prevent sticking.
- Season the wings. Place the turkey wings over the onions in the dish. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil on the wings, then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly, making sure all wing surfaces are coated.
- Add water. Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish, taking care not to pour directly over the wings and wash off the seasonings.
- Cover and bake. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, allowing the wings to become juicy and tender.
- Brown the wings. Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes until the wings are beautifully browned and the skin starts to crisp.
- Serve. Remove the turkey wings from the oven and serve hot, with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the wings for the last 2–3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- You can swap olive oil for melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning blend with your favorite herbs or spices.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days—simply reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 3/4 pound cooked turkey wings plus onions
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 180mg