How to make southern, soul food style smothered turkey wings in the slow cooker. Featuring a homemade mushroom and onion gravy that is out of this world!
Hey y’all!! So the other day I was craving some good old fashioned southern smothered turkey wings. However, I didn’t want to bake them in the oven. I know this sounds lazy, but I just didn’t want to do all the necessary steps for oven baked smothered turkey wings. You know.. The seasoning, then the baking, then making the gravy.. THEN removing the wings out of then oven, adding the graving, and MORE baking… Nope, I wasn’t having it y’all. I just wanted some smothered turkey wings, with less steps. That’s when I decided to cook my smothered turkey wings in the slow cooker!
I knew that if I made my turkey wings in the slow cooker it would prevent me from having to several steps. However, I still wanted to put in a little time to make a homemade gravy, because let’s face it- There ain’t no substitute for homemade gravy! No jar, no gravy mix, and no canned soup is going to even come close to that soulful homemade gravy that Grandma use to make. So let’s just keep it real, and make REAL GRAVY.
The homemade gravy that I made for these wings is a winner, and it’s prefect to go on rice or mashed potatoes. The gravy is loaded with fresh mushrooms & onions, and you already know that it’s seasoned perfection!
By slow cooking the turkey wings, they are sure to be falling of the bone tender once done.
Be sure to watch the video tutorial for a visual. If you have any questions or comments leave them down below!
Slow Cooker Smothered Turkey Wings
Ingredients
- 2 large turkey wings separated in 3 parts( flat, drum, tip)
- 1 large red onion diced
- 4-5 fresh sage leaves chopped
- 1 large portobello mushroom diced
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
- Combine the flour and seasonings into a large bowl and whisk.
- Coat the turkey wings with the flour, then let sit for about 5-10 minutes.
- DO NOT TOSS OUT THE EXCESS FLOUR!
- Pour 1/2 cup of the vegetable oil into a large pan, and turn the heat to medium.
- Once the oil is nice and hot, add in some of the turkey, but be sure to not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove the turkey once browned, and place the turkey into the slow cooker.
- Next, toss the onions and mushrooms into the pan, and cook until translucent.
- Toss the onions and mushrooms into the slow cooker with the turkey wings.
- Pour the remaining vegetable oil into the pan.
- Once the oil is nice and hot, sprinkle in the excess flour.
- Cook the flour until it is nice and brown, and be sure to stir continuously .
- Carefully pour in the chicken or turkey broth, and whisk.
- Once the mixture is nice and smooth, add in the fresh sage.
- Stir the gravy, then pour it over the turkey wings.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker on LOW and let cook for 6 hours.
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes, and greens!
- Enjoy!
Notes
Simon says
June 7, 2017 at 11:23 amDid you use chicken or turkey broth? I love to stick to what you do exactly. I have made just about EVERY recipe you have and they were NEVERRRRRRR disappointing. So I guess you can say we have the same taste buds lol.
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 11:33 amHi Simon! I use chicken broth 😀
Keith says
April 5, 2018 at 10:57 pmCan you use the same recipe in the oven and also can you add the gravy mix after the wing are done.
Rosie says
April 6, 2018 at 5:51 pmSure can.
Lorraine Banath-Yasharahla says
June 7, 2017 at 11:33 amHi Rosie I fix my turkey wings almost the same way. I never thought about using fresh sage. Good eating and yes they fall off the bone. I served them with yellow rice, fresh turnip greens mixed with kale, yams and apple cobbler.
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 11:38 amOh my. I just drooled a bit! LMAO!!! That sounds amazing!
Grace says
June 7, 2017 at 11:50 amGirl, those turkey wings look delicious! You go girl❣
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 11:52 amOMG. They are amazing. You gotta try the recipe! XOXO
Nora says
June 7, 2017 at 12:34 pmGotta try these this weekend!
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 12:47 pmHi Nora! Enjoy!
Joanna says
June 7, 2017 at 12:35 pmRosie,
Do you have a recipe for short ribs
Thank you
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 12:48 pmHi Joanna! I don’t have one posted at this time 🙁
JoAnn Johnson says
June 7, 2017 at 9:24 pmPlease give us a recipe soon for smothered short ribs! I need some in my life! Lol…
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 9:28 pmHi JoAnn! I don’t have a smothered short ribs recipe posted at this time, but please be sure to check out my smothered ribs recipe here
JoAnn Johnson says
June 8, 2017 at 9:36 amHow did I miss this before! THANK YOU!
Mary says
June 7, 2017 at 1:58 pmI know what I’m cooking for Sunday’s dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 3:30 pmAwesome! Thanks for coming by Mary!
Anne-Marie Orr says
December 22, 2017 at 9:21 pmRosie can you use green peppers instead of mushrooms? Or what can I substitute for mushrooms family member allergic?
Rosie says
December 23, 2017 at 7:49 amYou can leave the mushrooms out completely.
Grace says
June 7, 2017 at 5:22 pmYaas! I’m thinking about having the Smothered Turkey Wings for Sunday dinner. We will enjoy them. Rosie, I enjoy receiving your southern recipes, there’s nothing like good ole southern cooking and eating! Thanks!
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 5:25 pmThanks so much Grace!
Kimberlye says
June 7, 2017 at 8:30 pmRosie,I Iove your recipes, I tried your other turkey recipe it was absolutely delicious.
Rosie says
June 7, 2017 at 9:27 pmThanks Kimberlye! XOXO
Kwan Johnson says
June 8, 2017 at 4:51 pmHi Rosie can i do these wings look wonderful,i will try them.Keep up the good work
Kwanjaklyn Johnson
Rosie says
June 8, 2017 at 5:04 pmThanks so much!
Sheree says
June 10, 2017 at 10:24 amHi can I use a smoked turkey wing for this recipe or should I use uncooked turkey wings?
Rosie says
June 10, 2017 at 1:27 pmI use regular, turkey wings for this recipe.
Robert says
June 11, 2017 at 9:03 amWOWZA, I made the Smothered Turkey Wings, Legs last week, it was so good that my wife begged me to make the Slow Cooker Smothered Turkey Wings the following Sunday (I had to golf later that day, hince her finding a slow cooker recipe), well let me tell those who have not used your recipes, YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING – We call Rosie the KFC lady, cause your recipes make food FINGER LICKING GOOD. Thank you Rosie, I am so glad I came across your magic.
Rosie says
June 12, 2017 at 10:28 amHi Robert! Thanks so much for trying my recipes! This turkey wing recipe is definitely one of my favorites!
Lashawn Jones says
June 21, 2017 at 11:39 amThis looks amazing! Can i use the same ingredients to make smothered steak? and would it work if i was to put them in the slow cooker?
Rosie says
June 21, 2017 at 5:55 pmI actually never tried it with steak. LOL
carol claiborne says
September 24, 2017 at 4:47 pmOmg my kids loved these!! They were made with love. I wish you would make a cookbook. We had rice, sweet potatoes and canned green beans with potatoes fantastic amazing flavor
Rosie says
September 24, 2017 at 4:59 pmHi Carol! That all sounds amazing! Now I’m hungry!!! XOXO ( cookbook in the works! 😉 )
TANya says
October 14, 2017 at 1:54 pmWould it be different if I use party wings instead
Rosie says
October 14, 2017 at 5:20 pmYes. However it would be less cooking time.
TANya says
October 14, 2017 at 5:22 pmYEA I fingered that do you know how long? Thank you for your reply
Rosie says
October 14, 2017 at 5:44 pmDepends on how much you plan on cooking 🙂
Tanya says
October 15, 2017 at 4:02 amGood morning can you make the ox tails in the slow cooker I want to know how to make them in a slow cooker. I’m making the southern turkey wings for my dinner
Rosie says
October 15, 2017 at 5:34 pmI have a slow cooker oxtail recipe here.
Fostina says
October 15, 2017 at 9:18 amHello rosie
I will like to cook my turkey wings in oven with the same items could i do that
Rosie says
October 15, 2017 at 5:36 pmYes, you can 🙂
Jill Bryant says
November 13, 2017 at 1:02 amCan you use dried sage instead of fresh sage?
Rosie says
November 13, 2017 at 10:41 amSure.
Erika says
November 18, 2017 at 2:26 pmOh My Goodness!!!! This recipe is the best! Thank you. My wings came out absolutely delicious!!!! I cannot say thank you enough! You are the best!!!
Rosie says
November 18, 2017 at 3:19 pmThanks so much for trying my recipe Erika!
Keiryn says
November 22, 2017 at 6:52 pmMaking this as my substitute for turkey this year, no need to make a big turkey when it is just myself and my 4 year old. I love smothered anything , so why not smothered turkey wings and thighs … Smells yummy so far.. I make a similar recipe with chicken thighs and everyone loves it so I can’t wait for this one. Thank.you and happy Thanksgiving
Rosie says
November 22, 2017 at 7:02 pmEnjoy! Happy Holidays!!
Janice says
November 23, 2017 at 1:42 pmThank you for this Turkey leg recipe.
Katie says
November 26, 2017 at 7:46 amCan I use this recipe for 4 turkey legs and two wings? Should I double the ingredients or tripple them?
Rosie says
November 26, 2017 at 11:18 amDouble the recipe. 🙂
Scott says
December 3, 2017 at 4:18 amMade this following Thanksgiving. Decided to do same incorporating turkey necks, served over yellow rice, and promise not to look back! Absolutely delicious. Move over traditional Turkey Day, there’s a new recipe in town!
Rosie says
December 3, 2017 at 11:15 amHi Scott! Glad that you liked the recipe!
Kenya Hatcher says
December 8, 2017 at 3:34 pmAbsolutely Delicious!
I made these wonderful turkey wings last night and it was difficult not to eating them all. I cooked them for 4 hours and they were very tender, I also added green bell peppers to the recipe and of course a bay leaf. I will cook them for 6 hours the next time prepare them. Thank you!
Rosie says
December 8, 2017 at 4:58 pmThanks for trying my recipe Kenya!
Tommy says
December 9, 2017 at 5:21 amRosie, first snow of he season in the northeast (NJ) so I am making this. My problem is I ran out of celery seed, and accidentally bought celery salt. I am thinking going easy on seasoned salt, and using more celery salt. I will just taste as I go along. Will keep you posted. And thank you, I love your recipes!
Tommy says
December 9, 2017 at 3:23 pmA follow up…OMG Rosie, this was soooo good! Thank you!
JASMINE says
January 31, 2018 at 9:57 amThese look delicious. I am feeding a family of 5, should I double the recipe? I will be buying I guess two packs of turkey wings! Thanks
Rosie says
January 31, 2018 at 3:24 pmYes, try doubling the recipe 🙂
Cee says
May 12, 2018 at 2:55 amI made these a few months ago and they were absolutely delicious!! My .mom has been begging for them every since so I’m making them again sometime this week!! Cant wait..
Rosie says
May 12, 2018 at 3:05 pmThanks for trying my recipe!
Takisha Hobbs says
August 6, 2018 at 11:29 amFirst let me say I love all of your recipes, I want to try to make the turkey wing recipe, my question is does it have to be do in a slower cooker.
Rosie says
August 6, 2018 at 1:37 pmNo, It can be made in the oven, but you will need to adjust the time & heat.
Diane says
August 6, 2018 at 11:59 amHi Rosie, Luckily I Just stumbled upon your site been searching for real home southern cooking, I can do pretty well but never could get enough flavor whenever I smothered my chops, will try yours ingredients!
Sam says
October 20, 2018 at 5:26 pmWow! This is probably the best gravy I’ve ever had! Stick to the measurements for the spices/herbs, they are seriously perfect. The only thing I did differently was substitute 1.5 tsp of ground sage for the fresh herb.
Thank you so much! I look forward to using more of your recipes!
Lynnette Bosan says
October 27, 2018 at 3:16 pmHi Rosie,
Thank you for this recipe idea. I would have never thought of slow cooker turkey wings and legs. Now I know what to have for Thanksgiving. I will let you know how they turn out.
Brandy says
November 14, 2018 at 12:47 pmWill make this instead of a whole turkey this Thanksgiving. Three of your recipes will be making an appearance at my dinner table this Thanksgiving. 2 are old favorites and this I’m sure will be another. God bless
Rosie says
November 14, 2018 at 1:27 pmThanks for using my recipes Brandy!
Katrina Clavon says
November 21, 2018 at 10:54 amI am cooking Thanksgiving for thr first time ever. I’m so nervous but I really want to try this for my husband
Kirstin says
November 21, 2018 at 11:20 pmHi Rosie! Happy holidays, I’m making about 10 wings total, will the taste be affected if the wings are stacked in the slow cooker? Or am I better off placing them in the oven? If so, what temp & time would you recommend?
Thank you!
Rosie says
November 22, 2018 at 5:00 amThey should be fine in the Slow Cooker. You might just need to cook them a little longer.
Dana says
January 22, 2019 at 1:15 pmHello Rosie,
I’m a new FAN! I made the Slow Cooker Turkey Wings yesterday. They are sooooo good! Thank you!!!! Sorry to rush off but I need comb the site for next Sunday’s dinner.
Narda Dixon says
February 17, 2019 at 12:10 pmGirlllllllllllllll. This recipe popped up on my facebook page. I decided to give it a try (never had smothered wings before). I’m telling you they were perfection!!! Super easy and the gravy is so good. Though I’ve been cooking for 45+ years, I’m always trying out new recipes. This one will become a staple.
Thank you so much, Rosie. On to the next one Creamy Seafood Lasagne. 🙂
Rosie says
February 17, 2019 at 4:49 pmHi Narda! Thanks so much for trying my recipe!!
Lisa says
March 2, 2019 at 7:58 pmThe Best! Im hooked on this recipe. Love it. I added a teaspoon of Mccormick’s turkey rub seasoning….thanks a million. ROSIE you are teaching me to become a great cook. Im going to try more recipes, this was my first. You are a blessing to me and many others. Please dont stop