Description
Savor the irresistible flavor of Baked Cranberry Pomegranate Turkey Wings. This simple dish combines tender turkey with a sweet and tart glaze, making it ideal for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.5 lbs turkey wings
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Lawry's seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole cranberries
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons warm water
- lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Marinate turkey wings with olive oil, smoked paprika, seasoning salt, garlic, and onion powder. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Place wings in a greased baking dish.
- Whisk together water or stock with flour until smooth, then pour over wings.
- Add cranberries and thyme to the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Prepare the glaze by boiling pomegranate juice, cranberries, and brown sugar; simmer and thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Coat baked wings with glaze and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot with favorite sides.
Notes
Wings can be marinated overnight for enhanced flavor.
Ensure wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to avoid dryness.
Can substitute chicken wings; adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey wing
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg