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
Did 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.
Hi Simon! I use chicken broth 😀
Can you use the same recipe in the oven and also can you add the gravy mix after the wing are done.
Sure can.
Hi 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.
Oh my. I just drooled a bit! LMAO!!! That sounds amazing!
Girl, those turkey wings look delicious! You go girl❣
OMG. They are amazing. You gotta try the recipe! XOXO
Gotta try these this weekend!
Hi Nora! Enjoy!
Rosie,
Do you have a recipe for short ribs
Thank you
Hi Joanna! I don’t have one posted at this time 🙁
Please give us a recipe soon for smothered short ribs! I need some in my life! Lol…
Hi 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
How did I miss this before! THANK YOU!
I know what I’m cooking for Sunday’s dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Thanks for coming by Mary!
Rosie can you use green peppers instead of mushrooms? Or what can I substitute for mushrooms family member allergic?
You can leave the mushrooms out completely.
Yaas! 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!
Thanks so much Grace!
Rosie,I Iove your recipes, I tried your other turkey recipe it was absolutely delicious.
Thanks Kimberlye! XOXO
Hi Rosie can i do these wings look wonderful,i will try them.Keep up the good work
Kwanjaklyn Johnson
Thanks so much!
Hi can I use a smoked turkey wing for this recipe or should I use uncooked turkey wings?
I use regular, turkey wings for this recipe.
WOWZA, 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.
Hi Robert! Thanks so much for trying my recipes! This turkey wing recipe is definitely one of my favorites!
This 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?
I actually never tried it with steak. LOL
Omg 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
Hi Carol! That all sounds amazing! Now I’m hungry!!! XOXO ( cookbook in the works! 😉 )
Would it be different if I use party wings instead
Yes. However it would be less cooking time.
YEA I fingered that do you know how long? Thank you for your reply
Depends on how much you plan on cooking 🙂
Good 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
I have a slow cooker oxtail recipe here.
Hello rosie
I will like to cook my turkey wings in oven with the same items could i do that
Yes, you can 🙂
Can you use dried sage instead of fresh sage?
Sure.
Oh 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!!!
Thanks so much for trying my recipe Erika!
Making 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
Enjoy! Happy Holidays!!
Thank you for this Turkey leg recipe.
Can I use this recipe for 4 turkey legs and two wings? Should I double the ingredients or tripple them?
Double the recipe. 🙂
Made 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!
Hi Scott! Glad that you liked the recipe!
Absolutely 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!
Thanks for trying my recipe Kenya!
Rosie, 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!
A follow up…OMG Rosie, this was soooo good! Thank you!
These 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
Yes, try doubling the recipe 🙂
I 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..
Thanks for trying my recipe!
First 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.
No, It can be made in the oven, but you will need to adjust the time & heat.
Hi 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!
Wow! 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!
Hi 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.
Will 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
Thanks for using my recipes Brandy!
I am cooking Thanksgiving for thr first time ever. I’m so nervous but I really want to try this for my husband
Hi 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!
They should be fine in the Slow Cooker. You might just need to cook them a little longer.
Hello 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.
Girlllllllllllllll. 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. 🙂
Hi Narda! Thanks so much for trying my recipe!!
The 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
Hi Rosie!
If I substitute all purpose flour and use almond flour or coconut flour would the recipe taste different ?
Yes, that will not work. Sorry.
This recipe was fantastic. The wings were well seasoned, sometimes other online chef recipes lack this, tender, and full of flavorful gravy. I made it according to the recipe instructions without deviating. Thank you so much Rosie. I’m learning to cook through you Rosie. You are truly a Godsend.
Wish I could try this but where I live they do not sell Turkey wings or a lot of other things I like but will try making this with chicken wings instead.
Thank you for not only this recipe but all of the great recipes you have provided for someone like myself that never had confidence in cooking great meals. I am grateful to you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom and look forward to your cookbook. My wife has always been doing most of the cooking and now It feels great to know I can have good hot meals ready for her when she gets off being that I get off work before her. Again thanks a million and be blessed.
Thank YOU for trying my recipes!!
Today I tried your smothered turkey wings. WOW! They tasted like my grandmother used to make! Thank you soooooooooo much!