Crock Pot Smothered Turkey Wings

This Crock Pot Smothered Turkey Wings recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish, which uses red onion and portobello mushrooms. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Smothered Turkey Wings Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
• 2 large turkey wings, cleaned and separated into flats, drumettes, and tips
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 1 large portobello mushroom, diced
• 6 cups regular or low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
• 4 to 5 fresh sage leaves, chopped
• Cooked long-grain white rice or mashed potatoes and greens, for serving

How To Make Crock Pot Smothered Turkey Wings

1. Mix the flour and spices: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, seasoning salt, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and celery seed.
2. Coat the turkey: Dredge the turkey wings in the seasoned flour and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not discard the leftover flour.
3. Brown the turkey wings: Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Brown the turkey wings in batches, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Transfer browned turkey to the slow cooker.
4. Sauté the vegetables: Add diced onion and mushroom to the same pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until onions are translucent. Transfer to the slow cooker.
5. Make the gravy: Add remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the pan and heat. Sprinkle in the reserved seasoned flour and cook, stirring constantly, until browned. Gradually whisk in the broth until smooth. Stir in the chopped sage.
6. Combine and cook: Pour the gravy over the turkey wings in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
7. Serve: Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes with greens on the side.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use turkey legs instead of wings?
  Yes, turkey legs work too but may require a slightly longer cook time.
• How to thicken the gravy more:
  If your gravy is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with cold water and stir it in during the last hour.
• Best sides to serve with smothered turkey wings:
  Rice, mashed potatoes, collard greens, cornbread, or steamed broccoli all pair well.
• Can I prep this the night before?
  Yes, brown the turkey and make the gravy ahead, then refrigerate. Assemble in the slow cooker the next day.
• How to reduce sodium:
  Use low-sodium broth and reduce the amount of seasoning salt to lower the sodium content.

What To Serve With Smothered Turkey Wings

These smothered turkey wings pair well with classic Southern sides:

• Mashed potatoes
• White rice
• Collard greens
• Cornbread
• Roasted carrots

How To Store Smothered Turkey Wings

Refrigerate:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze:
Cool completely and freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop after thawing.

Smothered Turkey Wings Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 758
• Fat: 56.9g
• Saturated Fat: 6.7g
• Carbohydrates: 33.7g
• Fiber: 2.6g
• Sugars: 8.3g
• Protein: 28.8g
• Sodium: 1329.1mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this with boneless turkey?
You can, but bone-in wings add more flavor to the dish.

How to keep turkey wings from drying out?
Cooking them low and slow in the crock pot with plenty of gravy keeps them moist.

Why is my gravy lumpy?
Lumpy gravy usually means the flour wasn’t whisked smoothly. Be sure to whisk constantly while adding the broth.

Can I use a different mushroom?
Yes, baby bella or cremini mushrooms are great alternatives to portobello.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Necks
• Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Wings
• Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Legs