Description
This Honey Baked Turkey Wings recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory twist on traditional turkey wings. Marinated with a blend of aromatic spices and a rich honey glaze, these wings are baked to perfection with a golden caramelized finish. Perfect for a comforting meal, this dish combines simple ingredients and easy steps to deliver a flavorful main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Wings
- 4 large turkey wings
Spices and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it or lining it with foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Season the wings: Clean and pat dry the turkey wings, then place them in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the wings. Evenly coat them with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasonings thoroughly to ensure full flavor penetration.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake the wings in the preheated oven for 1 hour. This slow baking helps tenderize the meat.
- Prepare the glaze: While the wings bake, combine honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Whisk well to create a smooth, flavorful glaze.
- Glaze and finish baking: After the initial hour, remove the foil from the dish and generously brush the turkey wings with the prepared honey glaze. Return the wings to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. Baste the wings with the glaze halfway through this baking period to enhance caramelization and flavor.
- Rest and serve: Once the wings have a golden, caramelized finish, remove them from the oven. Let the turkey wings rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, you can broil the wings for the last 2-3 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Leftover turkey wings can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven.
- Adjust honey quantity to suit your preferred level of sweetness in the glaze.
- Ensure the wings are fully thawed before beginning preparation if using frozen turkey wings.
