Baked Turkey Wings

Ingredients

• 2½-3 pounds (1-1.5kg) turkey wings
• 2-3 tablespoons (24-36g) jerk seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon (2g) ground black pepper
• 1 drizzle cooking oil ((optional))
• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
• 1 teaspoon (5g) minced garlic
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• ½ cup (140g) ketchup
• ⅛-¼ cup (43-85g) honey
• 1-2 tablespoons (12-25g) brown sugar
• 1 lemon, (juiced)
• 2-3 tablespoons (57g) hot sauce, (adjust to taste)
• 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon (4g) cornstarch
• ½ cup (120ml) pineapple juice or water

Steps

1. 1

   When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F (200℃).

2. 2

   Rinse turkey wings. If time permits, let them dry uncovered in the fridge for 2-3 hours. If short on time, dry wings with a paper towel or kitchen towel, then proceed with the next step.

3. 3

   Place the turkey wings in a large bowl with the jerk spices, pepper, and a drizzle of oil (optional) and toss to coat.

4. 4

   Line a baking pan with foil, and top with a wire rack. Arrange your turkey wings in a single layer. While the wings are baking, the fat will slowly drip into the bottom of the baking pan.

5. 5

   Bake the turkey wings until cooked through and the skin is crispy (45-50 minutes). Rotate wings halfway through—roughly 25 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove and serve with your favorite sauce, or use the sauce below.

7. 7

   Add butter to a medium or small skillet and melt. Then add garlic and chopped green onions. Sauté for a minute or more.

8. 8

   Then add ketchup, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer for about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   In a separate small bowl, thoroughly mix the cornstarch with the pineapple juice or water.

10. 10

    Stir in the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes for a thick, sticky sauce. Adjust seasonings to your tastes.

12. 12

    Let it cool slightly, drizzle it over your baked turkey wings, and have a blast.