Description
Honey Baked Turkey Wings are a flavorful and succulent dish featuring tender turkey wings baked to perfection with a sweet and tangy honey glaze. This recipe combines aromatic spices and a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, creating a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Wings
- 4 large turkey wings
Seasoning
- 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 and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Season the turkey wings: Clean and pat dry the turkey wings thoroughly, then place them in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning all over the wings to coat them well.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake the wings in the preheated oven for 1 hour. This slow cooking helps tenderize the wings while locking in moisture.
- Prepare the glaze: While the wings bake, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl until smooth and combined. This glaze will add a deliciously sweet and tangy finish to the wings.
- Glaze and continue baking: After the initial hour, remove the foil from the baking dish. Generously brush the turkey wings with the prepared glaze. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 25-30 minutes, basting the wings with the glaze halfway through baking to build up a caramelized, sticky coating.
- Rest and serve: Once the wings are golden brown and caramelized, remove them from the oven. Let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute turkey wings with chicken wings if preferred, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- For deeper smoky flavor, consider using smoked paprika or adding a dash of liquid smoke to the glaze.
- If you want spicier wings, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the seasoning mix.
- Leftover wings can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Line the baking dish with foil for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
