Description
These Baked Cranberry Pomegranate Turkey Wings are a delightful dish combining tender turkey with a tangy-sweet glaze, perfect for festive occasions or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Turkey Wings (4 1/2 lbs.)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1/4 cup)
- Smoked Paprika (1 Tbsp)
- Lawry's Seasoning Salt (2 tsps)
- Garlic Powder (2 tsps)
- Onion Powder (2 tsps)
- Water or Chicken Stock (1 cup)
- All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp)
- Whole Cranberries (1 cup, fresh or frozen)
- Thyme Sprigs (4)
- Pomegranate Juice (1 cup, premium)
- Organic Brown Sugar (1/2 cup)
- Cornstarch (1 Tbsp) + Warm Water (3 Tbsps)
- Lemon (1, sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish with oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, mix the turkey wings with olive oil, smoked paprika, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer for best results.
- Arrange the marinated wings in the baking dish and combine water or stock with flour. Pour over the wings and scatter cranberries and thyme sprigs around them. Cover with foil and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Prepare the glaze by boiling pomegranate juice, cranberries, brown sugar, and sliced lemons in a saucepan. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken and set aside.
- Remove foil from the wings, drizzle the glaze over them, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
Notes
Marinating the turkey wings enhances flavor significantly.
For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch.
Baste wings halfway through baking to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg