Bake pre smoked turkey wings in the oven for an effortless main dish! Hearty wings are easy to season and slow roast with fresh tomatoes and onion. They are fork-tender and flavorful, and perfect to enjoy with your favorite sides.
If you love smoky flavor but don't have - or simply do not want to use - a smoker, this recipe is for you! Also try my other delicious smothered Instant pot turkey wings recipe!
You won't believe how easy it is to cook pre smoked turkey wings in the oven... The wings have all the meaty tastiness you crave, but take a fraction of the time to prepare with very little effort. Conveniently prepackaged turkey wings are already cooked. We oven roast them low and slow to really enhance the tender and juicy meat!
This recipe includes fresh tomatoes and onions, plus a handful of classic spices like paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Place all ingredients in one pan, cover, and pop in the oven! Then step back and bake for two hours. The turkey wings are a delightful cross between a smoked sausage and super hearty chicken wing.
These wings are rustic, meaty, and amazingly flavorful. Perfect for a comforting and casual meal any night of the week!
Ingredients
Turkey wings. Pre smoked and packaged fully cooked.
Garlic cloves. Mince finely to bring out the oil and delicious aroma.
Onion powder. Adds a savory and almost sweet taste.
Thyme. Earthy and strong, a perfect spice for poultry.
Paprika. The bright, savory, and smoky flavor brings all of the other ingredients together.
Red pepper flakes. Gives the wings a bit of spiciness. Feel free to omit if you do not like any heat.
Onion. Choose a white onion for tangy bite. Yellow sweet onions are more mild.
Tomatoes. Large, firm yet slightly soft tomatoes are the most flavorful.
Butter. I recommend unsalted butter. Then you can adjust the seasoning to taste.
How to cook pre smoker turkey wings in the oven
Before cooking its important to remember that smoked wings are already very high in sodium. That's why there is no need to add any more salt to the dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay baking dish with heavy duty foil. Slice onions and tomatoes, not too thin. Lay them on the bottom of the baking dish. Place smoked turkey wings on top.
Cover with spices, garlic, liquid smoke and hot sauce. Add butter. Tightly cover with more foil and slow roast in the oven for 2 hours.
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Another way of making the same dish is to individually wrap each portion. The process is the same, just add onions and tomatoes to a smaller piece of foil (i used double foil to prevent leaks).
Add turkey on top and all the seasoning. Add butter if using. Wrap tightly and place on the baking dish. Cook as directed in the recipe card.
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes or grits. Or really with whatever you like!
Variations
- Use whatever spices you like! This recipe uses a classic combination of onion powder, thyme, and paprika. However, other blends like Cajun, lemon pepper, and Italian seasonings are also great.
- Add a dash of liquid smoke for an even deeper smoky taste.
- We also suggest you kick things up and add hot sauce for spicy wings!
Why cook pre smoked turkey wings
Smoking a turkey takes about 30-40 minutes per pound. Therefore 2-3 lbs wings alone require about 2 hours. Not to mention any time necessary to brine.
You have to tend the smoker and turn the wings throughout the process. Plus, smoking wings can be a bit tricky as there is less temperature control... too little or too much heat can result in chewy or dry meat.
Pre smoked turkey, however, has already been cooked just right. (And to proper food safe temperature!) So taking the extra steps to bake in the oven is just an easy way to make the turkey fall-off-the-bone tender.
Frequently asked questions
They are readily available at most major grocery stores. Check in the cooked foods section, with sausages and other smoked meats.
Yes, they are! Packaged wings are fully precooked. Baking the wings reheats them up makes every bite ultimately flavorful.
Turkey is a healthy source of protein. The wings are dark meat and therefore have slightly more fat and calories. But there are many health benefits in turkey wings, including the skin.
Like most smoked meats, pre smoked turkey wings are high in sodium.
Cover and slow roast for 2 hours at 350 degrees. They are already cooked so no need to worry about internal temperature. Simply test the wings to make sure they are fully nice and warm before serving.
You certainly can! Here is an easy recipe to air fry turkey wings in less than 30 minutes.
Storage
Leftovers. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 6 days. Use an air tight container or a bowl covered with foil or a zip lock bag.
Freezer. You can freeze this dish and eat later. Just place wings in the freezer safe zip lock bag or air tight container and keep in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Reheat in the microwave for couple minutes. If frozen let it thaw first or microwave for full 3- 4 minutes.
More turkey recipes
- Instant pot turkey thighs
- Turkey bacon wrapped asparagus
- Baked turkey steaks
- Instant pot turkey necks
- Slow cooker turkey necks
- Baked turkey tenderloin
- Curry turkey wings
- Air fryer turkey nuggets
- Turkey cacciatore
Pre Smoked Turkey Wings in the Oven
Bake pre smoked turkey wings in the oven for an effortless main dish! Hearty wings are easy to season and slow roast with fresh tomatoes and onion. They are fork-tender and flavorful, and perfect to enjoy with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb smoked turkey wings
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup hot sauce (optional)
- ½ onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay baking dish with heavy duty foil.
- Lay onions and tomatoes on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place smoked turkey wings on top. Cover with spices, garlic, liquid smoke and hot sauce. Add butter.
- Tightly cover with more foil and slow roast in the oven for 2 hours.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes or grits.
Notes
Leftovers. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 6 days. Use an air tight container or a bowl covered with foil or a zip lock bag.
Freezer. You can freeze this dish and eat later. Just place wings in the freezer safe zip lock bag or air tight container and keep in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Reheat in the microwave for couple minutes. If frozen let it thaw first or microwave for full 3- 4 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 634Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 4293mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 4gSugar: 19gProtein: 51g
Justin
Making these this year. Sent you a picture of pre-oven condition on Instagram. Very excited to see how it turns out. Thank you!
Tatiana
Thank you so much for tagging me in Instagram!
Sundra
I am making this now. right this minute. I am doubling your recipe. Wish me luck.
Price
I doubled the recipe too… can’t wait to for my wife and daughter try it!
Titus Nehlsen
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