Crispy Oven-Baked Turkey Wings
A quick and easy crispy oven-baked turkey wings recipe, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs turkey wings fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce optional for marinade
- 1 tbsp vinegar or citrus juice optional for marinade
- 2 tbsp butter optional for Buffalo-style wings
- ¼ cup hot sauce optional for Buffalo-style wings
- ½ cup grated Parmesan optional for Garlic Parmesan variation
- 3 cloves minced garlic optional for Garlic Parmesan variation
- 1 tbsp dried oregano or thyme optional for Mediterranean variation
- ½ tsp sesame oil optional for Asian-inspired variation
- 1 tsp grated ginger optional for Asian-inspired variation
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- If using frozen turkey wings, thaw them in the fridge or in cold water.
- Pat the turkey wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Trim excess fat from the wings using kitchen shears.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the wings and rub the seasoning mixture evenly onto them.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack, ensuring they are not crowded.
- Bake for 45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through for even crispiness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the wings rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, toss the wings in a sauce like buffalo, garlic Parmesan, or soy-ginger before serving.