Turkey wings are huge compared to chicken wings and much meatier. If you’re a wings lover, you’ve got to try these juicy turkey wings.
These savory turkey wings with their wonderfully crispy skin and tender juicy meat are destined to be a new favorite dinner choice. The homemade cranberry sauce takes them to a whole new level of amazing flavor.
John loves chicken wings, but we had never tried turkey wings before. When he spotted these turkey wings in Whole Foods the other day, we were excited to see how they would compare to chicken wings. I immediately began thinking about how to come up with a tasty dish.
What could go better with turkey than an extra special cranberry sauce? Cranberries simmered in the juice of the turkey wings with a half cup of sweet balsamic vinegar and a touch of butter.
Since fresh cranberries aren’t available until the fall, I used organic dried cranberries. I love watching them plump up as they simmer in the sauce. For the balsamic vinegar, I recommend Bionaturae that is gluten free and made in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Ready to cook up some savory turkey wings? Here we go.
Instructions
*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.
Place the turkey in an oiled baking dish. Drizzle the turkey with the juice of one lemon and rub with a combination of spices: paprika, garlic powder, parsley and salt. Add minced garlic and diced onion. Cover and let the wings marinate in the refrigerator for one or two hours.
Marinating the wings can help to keep them tender and flavorful.
When you’re ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350℉. Pour chicken broth over the wings and bake for an hour and a half. Then transfer the wings to a broiling pan and brush them with some extra virgin olive oil. Turn up the oven to 500℉. Bake them for just ten minutes more.
The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
There you go! The wings will have perfect crispy skin on the outside while the meat stays super juicy.
The final step that takes this meal to the next level is the special cranberry sauce. It takes just fifteen minutes to make: simmer the sweet balsamic vinegar and cranberries in the already seasoned broth from the baking dish. Stir in some butter until it’s creamy and then pour that delicious sauce over your wings.
The sauce beautifully complements the turkey and accentuates the medley of spices. You’re not going to be able to wait to sink your teeth into these. 😉
Serving suggestions
Turkey wings pair well with a variety of dishes. Here are some suggestions:
- Mashed potatoes or low carb Creamy Cauliflower Mash
- Rosemary Sweet Potatoes And Mushrooms or Parmesan Baked Sweet Potatoes
- The Best Roasted Potatoes
- A choice from my vegetables and salad recipes such as Pomegranate Spinach Salad With Vinaigrette
- Grilled Gluten Free Corn Muffin or naturally gluten free Southern Spoon Bread
- Or even gluten free macaroni and cheese. We like Annie’s Gluten Free Macaroni And Cheese and Amy’s Frozen Mac And Cheese
Pro tips and recipe notes
- Turkey wings have three parts: the drumette, the flat middle, and the tips. If your wings come with the tips, cut them off. You can save them to add to homemade soup if you’d like or just discard. Now cut the drumettes apart from the flat portion at the joint. If you don’t feel like wrestling with turkey wings, this is something you could ask your butcher to do for you. One slap with his cleaver and it would be done.
- Low-carb option – Turkey wings have zero carbs. So if you’re following a low-carb way of eating, skip the cranberry sauce.
- Leftover turkey wings can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Allow them to cool to room temperature (but not for more than 2 hours) before storing. This helps prevent bacterial growth.
And the verdict on how these compare to chicken wings?
Well, they certainly give chicken wings a run for their money. 😉
They’re huge compared to chicken wings and much meatier. Two or three pieces may be enough to satisfy your appetite depending on how hungry you are. They’re pretty inexpensive, too. And they’re so incredibly tasty!
Bottom line, they were amazing! If you’re a wings lover, you’ve got to try these juicy turkey wings with this quick pan cranberry sauce.
Enjoy! Have a happy and healthy week, friends!
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Savory Turkey Wings With Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 4-5 whole turkey wings cut off wing tips (you can save to add to homemade soup or discard.) Cut drumlette apart from the flat middle at the joint.
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 1/2 cups gluten free chicken broth
- For Homemade Cranberry Sauce:
- 1/2 cup reserved broth from baking dish
- 1/2 cup gluten free balsamic vinegar
- 12 ounces cranberries
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Add olive oil to your baking dish. Then place wings in the dish. Drizzle with lemon juice.4-5 whole turkey wings, extra-virgin olive oil, 1 lemon
- Combine paprika, garlic powder, parsley and salt in a small bowl. Rub seasonings into the wings. Sprinkle garlic and onion around.1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 clove of garlic, 1/2 onion
- Cover and set in the refrigerator for one or two hours.
- When you’re ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350℉.
- Pour chicken broth over the wings, cover, and bake for 1 1/2 hours.2 1/2 cups gluten free chicken broth
- Then transfer the wings to a broiling pan and brush them with some extra virgin olive oil. Reserve the broth for later for sauce.
- Turn up the oven to 500℉. Bake for just 10 minutes more until golden. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
- For Homemade Cranberry Sauce:Meanwhile, wash your cranberries under cool water. Then simply add 1/2 cup of the reserved seasoned broth from the baking dish along with balsamic vinegar and cranberries to a sauce pan. Bring it to a rolling boil and then turn down to medium for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally as the cranberries pop and your sauce thickens. Stir in butter. Pour sauce over wings and serve.1/2 cup reserved broth from baking dish, 1/2 cup gluten free balsamic vinegar, 12 ounces cranberries, 4 tablespoons butter
Notes
- Turkey wings have three parts: the drumette, the flat middle, and the tips. If your wings come with the tips, cut them off. You can save them to add to homemade soup if you'd like or just discard. Now cut the drumettes apart from the flat portion at the joint. If you don't feel like wrestling with turkey wings, this is something you could ask your butcher to do for you. One slap with his cleaver and it would be done.
- Low-carb option - Turkey wings have zero carbs. So if you're following a low-carb way of eating, skip the cranberry sauce.
- Leftover turkey wings can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Allow them to cool to room temperature (but not for more than 2 hours) before storing. This helps prevent bacterial growth.
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Nick #thisyearinmusic says
This looks pretty tasty! My main problem with turkey is that it cna be very dry, these look very moist!
Barbara says
Thanks, Nick. You’re right. That’s why I cook them in broth. It results in really juicy meat. If you like the skin juicy, you can skip the last step on the broiler. Either way, these turned out awesome.
beth kelley says
This looks so delicious! I will have to save this and make it this weekend.
Barbara says
Terrific, Beth. I hope you love this as much as we do.
Martha says
OMG, I could actually smell turkey as I read this! Your photos are amazing as is the recipe! So delicious looking!!
Barbara says
Oh! Thanks so much, Martha. I really appreciate that. ❤
Deborah says
My dad loves turkey wings so we serve them to him often. I bet he will love your recipe even more. Can’t wait to try this. I’m pinning and sharing.
Barbara says
Hi Deborah, I’m ao glad to see you here on the blog! Thank you for taking the time to leave this sweet note. I hope your dad loves these wings. Thanks for pinning, too. I appreciate it. 🙂
Anne says
Love the use of dried cranberries.
Brilliant to use the balsamic with the turkey.
Barbara says
Thanks, Anne. The combination is good tasting. 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
I bet this is so delicious. Love the homemade cranberry sauce. Thanks for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays last week.
Barbara says
Thanks, Emily. I think you’ll love this sauce. It’s not the usual cranberry jelly, but a thin pan sauce.