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Slow Cooker Smothered Turkey Wings

6/7/17

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!

Southern smothered turkey wings and creamy mashed potatoes drenched in gravy served on a scalloped red plate.

A Delicious Slow Cooker Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe!

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!Chopped red onions and tender mushrooms on a wooden chopping block.

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.

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Tender turkey wings, creamy mashed potatoes, and savory gravy on a scalloped red plate.

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!

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Slow Cooker Smothered Turkey Wings

This Soul Food Southern Style Smothered Turkey wing recipe features a mushroom gravy that is out of this world.
Course Dinner, Slow Cooker
Cuisine Slow Cooker, Soul Food, Southern, Southern/ Soul Food
Keyword Slow Cooker Smothered Turkey Wings, turkey wings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

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!

Video

Notes

I used a 6qt slow cooker.

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Comments

  1. Simon says

    June 7, 2017 at 11:23 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Hi Simon! I use chicken broth 😀

      Reply
      • Keith says

        April 5, 2018 at 10:57 pm

        Can you use the same recipe in the oven and also can you add the gravy mix after the wing are done.

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          April 6, 2018 at 5:51 pm

          Sure can.

          Reply
    • Crystal says

      November 18, 2022 at 9:11 am

      Hi Rosie, I don’t have a slow cooker at the moment. If I cook it on the stove how long should I cook it on low for?

      Thank you, Crystal

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        November 20, 2022 at 11:39 am

        You can bake it, but I don’t recommend the stove top.

        Reply
  2. Lorraine Banath-Yasharahla says

    June 7, 2017 at 11:33 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 11:38 am

      Oh my. I just drooled a bit! LMAO!!! That sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Janet says

        May 3, 2020 at 3:07 pm

        Creamy grits

        Reply
    • Tyhesia Brown says

      November 24, 2019 at 2:42 am

      Let the church say Amen!

      Reply
  3. Grace says

    June 7, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Girl, those turkey wings look delicious! You go girl❣

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 11:52 am

      OMG. They are amazing. You gotta try the recipe! XOXO

      Reply
  4. Nora says

    June 7, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Gotta try these this weekend!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Nora! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Joanna says

    June 7, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Rosie,
    Do you have a recipe for short ribs
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Joanna! I don’t have one posted at this time 🙁

      Reply
      • JoAnn Johnson says

        June 7, 2017 at 9:24 pm

        Please give us a recipe soon for smothered short ribs! I need some in my life! Lol…

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          June 7, 2017 at 9:28 pm

          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

          Reply
          • JoAnn Johnson says

            June 8, 2017 at 9:36 am

            How did I miss this before! THANK YOU!

  6. Mary says

    June 7, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    I know what I’m cooking for Sunday’s dinner. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for coming by Mary!

      Reply
      • Anne-Marie Orr says

        December 22, 2017 at 9:21 pm

        Rosie can you use green peppers instead of mushrooms? Or what can I substitute for mushrooms family member allergic?

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          December 23, 2017 at 7:49 am

          You can leave the mushrooms out completely.

          Reply
  7. Grace says

    June 7, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks so much Grace!

      Reply
  8. Kimberlye says

    June 7, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    Rosie,I Iove your recipes, I tried your other turkey recipe it was absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks Kimberlye! XOXO

      Reply
  9. Kwan Johnson says

    June 8, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    Hi Rosie can i do these wings look wonderful,i will try them.Keep up the good work

    Kwanjaklyn Johnson

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 8, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Sheree says

    June 10, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Hi can I use a smoked turkey wing for this recipe or should I use uncooked turkey wings?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 10, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      I use regular, turkey wings for this recipe.

      Reply
  11. Robert says

    June 11, 2017 at 9:03 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 12, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Hi Robert! Thanks so much for trying my recipes! This turkey wing recipe is definitely one of my favorites!

      Reply
  12. Lashawn Jones says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:39 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 21, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      I actually never tried it with steak. LOL

      Reply
  13. carol claiborne says

    September 24, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 24, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Hi Carol! That all sounds amazing! Now I’m hungry!!! XOXO ( cookbook in the works! 😉 )

      Reply
  14. TANya says

    October 14, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    Would it be different if I use party wings instead

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 14, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Yes. However it would be less cooking time.

      Reply
      • TANya says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        YEA I fingered that do you know how long? Thank you for your reply

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          October 14, 2017 at 5:44 pm

          Depends on how much you plan on cooking 🙂

          Reply
          • Tanya says

            October 15, 2017 at 4:02 am

            5 stars
            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

          • Rosie says

            October 15, 2017 at 5:34 pm

            I have a slow cooker oxtail recipe here.

  15. Fostina says

    October 15, 2017 at 9:18 am

    Hello rosie
    I will like to cook my turkey wings in oven with the same items could i do that

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 15, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      Yes, you can 🙂

      Reply
  16. Jill Bryant says

    November 13, 2017 at 1:02 am

    Can you use dried sage instead of fresh sage?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 13, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Sure.

      Reply
  17. Erika says

    November 18, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    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!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 18, 2017 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks so much for trying my recipe Erika!

      Reply
  18. Keiryn says

    November 22, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 22, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Enjoy! Happy Holidays!!

      Reply
  19. Janice says

    November 23, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this Turkey leg recipe.

    Reply
  20. Katie says

    November 26, 2017 at 7:46 am

    Can I use this recipe for 4 turkey legs and two wings? Should I double the ingredients or tripple them?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 26, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Double the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Scott says

    December 3, 2017 at 4:18 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 3, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Hi Scott! Glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  22. Kenya Hatcher says

    December 8, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 8, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe Kenya!

      Reply
  23. Tommy says

    December 9, 2017 at 5:21 am

    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!

    Reply
  24. Tommy says

    December 9, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    A follow up…OMG Rosie, this was soooo good! Thank you!

    Reply
  25. JASMINE says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 31, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      Yes, try doubling the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  26. Cee says

    May 12, 2018 at 2:55 am

    5 stars
    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..

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 12, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  27. Takisha Hobbs says

    August 6, 2018 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 6, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      No, It can be made in the oven, but you will need to adjust the time & heat.

      Reply
  28. Diane says

    August 6, 2018 at 11:59 am

    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!

    Reply
  29. Sam says

    October 20, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  30. Lynnette Bosan says

    October 27, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  31. Brandy says

    November 14, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 14, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks for using my recipes Brandy!

      Reply
  32. Katrina Clavon says

    November 21, 2018 at 10:54 am

    I am cooking Thanksgiving for thr first time ever. I’m so nervous but I really want to try this for my husband

    Reply
  33. Kirstin says

    November 21, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 22, 2018 at 5:00 am

      They should be fine in the Slow Cooker. You might just need to cook them a little longer.

      Reply
  34. Dana says

    January 22, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  35. Narda Dixon says

    February 17, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    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. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 17, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Narda! Thanks so much for trying my recipe!!

      Reply
  36. Lisa says

    March 2, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
  37. Maverica Ngirutang says

    June 7, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Hi Rosie!
    If I substitute all purpose flour and use almond flour or coconut flour would the recipe taste different ?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      Yes, that will not work. Sorry.

      Reply
  38. Lisa Jones says

    June 27, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  39. Anna Rohrings says

    August 18, 2019 at 10:59 am

    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.

    Reply
  40. Jacob says

    August 22, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 23, 2019 at 6:48 am

      Thank YOU for trying my recipes!!

      Reply
  41. Lynda Horton says

    August 23, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    4 stars
    Today I tried your smothered turkey wings. WOW! They tasted like my grandmother used to make! Thank you soooooooooo much!

    Reply
  42. Janine from Jacksonville says

    December 1, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Every time I want to cook turkey wings, I’ll look for your recipe for this. It has never failed me! These are the best darn turkey wings you could ever want. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  43. Stephanie B. says

    December 18, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you Rosie! I made it this afternoon while I was at work. Absolutely delicious!!!

    Reply
  44. Reese says

    May 18, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    Hello, I made the smothered turkey wings on 5-10-20 and my family loved them. My son n law usually cooks this recipe but I decided to go with your recipe and it turned out Beautifully!!!!! Going to try your smothered oxtails next.

    Reply
  45. Eric P. says

    October 11, 2020 at 12:01 am

    5 stars
    Will you cook some Jamaican-style oxtails in your slow cooker, please?

    Reply
  46. Teara says

    November 14, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is so bomb!! My fiancé thought he didn’t like turkey wings, until he tried these, and now these are made often in my home

    Reply
  47. Tina says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is like Thanksgiving on a regular day! Rosie these are amazing.

    Reply
  48. Natalie Taylor says

    January 22, 2023 at 12:58 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made this multiple times and absolutely delicious

    Reply

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