These Baked Turkey Wings are so full of flavor, easy to put together and a whole less complicated than roasting a whole turkey! They ony require 10 min utes of prep time!
Rinse turkey wings then split the wings at the joints. (Discard the wing tips or keep them for making stock/broth). Pat the turkey wing portions dry with paper towels.
Place the turkey pieces in a baking dish then drizzle on the butter and add all the other ingredients. Mix well so the seasoning coats all of the turkey.
Place in preheated oven and bake for one hour until the turkey is golden and crispy on the outside. Halfway through baking, flip the turkey wings to the other side and baste with the pan drippings. Let them bake until done. The turkey wings are done when an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a turkey wing reads 165°F.
Serve warm with your favorite side dish. These turkey wings go well with a side of mashed potatoes, collard greens and mac n cheese.
Notes
1. Butter: I use butter in this recipe because it gives the baked turkey so much flavor. You could also use two tablespoons of oil.2. Make-ahead tip: Mix the turkey with all the ingredients, place it in a baking dish, wrap it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it. The next day, simply unwrap it and place it in the oven to bake. Be sure to take the turkey out of the fridge 30 minutes before baking to bring it to room temperature. Note that the turkey wings might require more time to bake if they are baked cold.3. Turkey wings: I used 4 full turkey wings here, which measure about 4-5 pounds (2-2.5 kg). If your turkey wings are smaller, reduce the salt; otherwise, they will be too salty.4. Chicken Stock: Pour low-sodium chicken stock into the baking dish, then add the turkey and bake for juicier baked turkey.This recipe has been updated with more content to help you make the best baked turkey wings! I have also increased the quantity of dried thyme from half a teaspoon to one teaspoon for more flavor! And I have changed the butter from salted to unsalted so your turkey wings don't get too salty.