Baked Turkey Wings - Munch on these amazing Jerk-flavored turkey wings served with a homemade spicy honey soy garlic sauce. Baked to perfection until golden, crispy, and tender. An economical way to enjoy turkey perfect for a quick date night. Makes a hassle-free Thanksgiving turkey dish suitable for small families, too!
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F (200℃).
Wash turkey wings, if time permits let them dry out in the fridge for a couple of hours (about 3 or more).
Do not cover, let them dry in the fridge.
If short on time, dry wings with a paper towel or kitchen towel, then proceed with the next step.
Place the turkey wings in a large bowl with the Jerk Spice, pepper, and a drizzle of oil (optional).
Line a baking pan with foil; top with a wire rack. Arrange the turkey wings in a single layer. While the wings are baking, oil will slowly drip to the bottom of the baking pan.
Bake the turkey wings until cooked through and the skin is crispy, about 45-50 minutes. Rotate wings halfway through—roughly 25 minutes.
Remove and serve with your favorite sauce or use the sauce below.
Spicy Honey Soy Garlic Sauce
Add butter to a medium or small skillet and melt. Then add garlic and chopped green onions and sauté for about a minute or more.
Then add ketchup, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
In a separate small bowl, thoroughly mix the cornstarch with the pineapple juice or water.
Stir in the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Adjust heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. You will then have a thick and sticky sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Let it cool, then drizzle it over your baked turkey wings and have a blast.
Notes
To ensure crispiness, make sure that the wings are dry and that the oven is preheated before baking them.
You can marinate your turkey wings ahead of time with your favorite seasoning, spice, or herbs.
Store the leftover baked turkey wings inside the fridge for up to 4 days and 3 months in the freezer.
Skip the hot sauce to make it a kid-friendly dish.
You can also use this recipe for chicken, pork, or beef.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.