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Peppered Turkey Wings

Cultural Context

Peppered Turkey Wings are a beloved dish in American cuisine, especially popular during festive gatherings and family dinners. The use of black pepper and spices reflects the rich culinary traditions of Southern cooking, where bold flavors are celebrated. Today, variations can be found across the country, with many home cooks adding their unique twist to the classic recipe.

AmericanUSmain
50 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 lbs turkey wings
1 cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons garlic
1/2 cup spring onion
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon seasoning powder
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 giant bell pepper
1 scotch bonnet
1 medium sized onion

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

turkey wings

🥗Healthier: chicken wings

💰Cheaper: pork wings

Chicken wings are lower in calories, while pork wings are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while maple syrup can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often more budget-friendly.

1

Cut the turkey wings into joints and wash them.

2

Pour the turkey wings into a pot.

3

Add sliced onion, ginger, garlic, and spring onion to the pot.

4

Add basil leaves, thyme, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and seasoning powder, then stir.

5

Leave the mixture to cook in its own juices for a couple of minutes.

6

Add enough water to the pot to cook the turkey until soft and tender, then cover and cook for another eight minutes.

7

Remove the turkey and save the juices.

8

In the same pot, add canola oil and fry the turkey until golden brown and crispy, adding spring onion for flavor.

9

Repeat the frying process for the remaining turkey wings.

10

Reduce the oil in the pot and add a pepper mixture made of giant bell pepper, scotch bonnet, medium sized onion, and garlic, along with spices (curry, thyme, salt, seasoning powder).

11

Add the fried turkey to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.

12

Garnish with bell peppers and sprinkle onion, then steam for one minute.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking sheetmixing bowlmeasuring spoonsparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Spicy Turkey WingsPeppery Turkey Wings

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