Smokey Oven Roasted Turkey Wings

Roasted Turkey Wings that bring the heat in all the right ways. Marinated with a blend of roasted peppers and a bold mix of herbs and spices, these wings bake up perfectly crispy with just the right kick.

Easy to make and big on flavour, they’re just as good for a laid-back family dinner as they are for a special game night. They’re marinated in a simple sauce made with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and roasted red peppers that gives them an incredibly smoky, warm flavor without being too spicy. (Though I have included suggestions below for turning the heat down even more!)

Star Ingredients

• Turkey wings – whole or separated, it doesn’t matter. If you have frozen turkey wings, be sure to thaw them completely before roasting.

• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – Be sure to remove the seeds from the peppers. These peppers and sauce have a fantastic smoky flavor with a kick that makes these wings a hit.

• Roasted red peppers – Jarred red peppers add even more of a smoky flavor with a slightly sweet undertone.

• Oil – A little bit goes a long way to making the wings crispy on the outside but still juicy on the inside.

Making Roasted Turkey Wings

1. These smokey chipotle turkey wings begin with a marinade. Blend the peppers, adobe sauce, garlic, paprika, cilantro, salt, and oil in a blender until smooth.
2. Place the turkey wings and the chipotle mixture in a large bowl. Mix well to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

3. When the wings are fully marinated, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy using a convection setting for 35 to 40 minutes, double-checking that the internal temperature reaches 160°F before serving. Base the wings with the leftover marinade about 3 minutes before they are done cooking for extra flavor.

I like to use the convection setting for these to create extra crispy baked turkey wings, but if you don’t have this setting option, flip the turkey wings every 15 minutes so they get crisp on all sides. Baste with the reserved marinade with every rotation.

Serving Suggestions

Before serving, squeeze the lemon juice over the top of the baked turkey wings and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

These baked turkey wings are perfect with a side of Edamamme and Corn Succotash, Pan-Fried Potatoes & Onions or even a simple salad.

Storing & Freezing Instructions

Storing Leftovers:

Leftover turkey wings can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave. Just don’t overdo the reheating you may risk drying out the turkey.

Freezing:

To make this a meal prep recipe for an easy weeknight turkey wing dinner, you can make the marinade and coat the turkey first and then store them in a sealed container or resealable bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Then thaw and cook following the cooking instructions.

I don’t recommend freezing the already cooked turkey wings because I find that they tend to dry out in the freezer.

More Great Turkey Recipes:

• Herbed Honey Baked Turkey Breast
• Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
• One-Pot Turkey Chili

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