Smothered Turkey Wings

Ingredients

• 4 whole turkey wings, about 4 lb total
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth

Before you cook

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Separate each turkey wing at the joint into a drumette and a flat if you like, or leave them whole.
• Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Rub the oil over the wings, then rub the seasoning mixture into every surface.

Steps

1. Arrange the wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan.
2. Roast uncovered for 45 minutes until the skin is browned.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat once the wings have been roasting for about 20 minutes.
4. Whisk in the flour and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the roux is the color of peanut butter.
5. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook for 6 minutes until they soften.
6. Pour in the chicken broth in a slow stream, whisking until smooth.
7. Simmer the gravy for 6 minutes until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.
8. Take the roasting pan out of the oven and lower the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Pour the gravy over and around the wings.
10. Cover the pan tightly with heavy foil.
11. Bake covered for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
12. Uncover and check that the meat pulls away from the bone with no resistance.
13. Skim any fat from the surface and serve the wings over rice with plenty of gravy.