Herbed Butter Baked Turkey Wings

Name: Herbed Butter Baked Turkey Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 turkey wings, thawed; 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced; 1/2 tablespoon fresh sage, minced; kosher salt; ground black pepper

Fully baked turkey wings in a white baking dish with some fresh thyme off to the side.

Easy Oven Baked Turkey Wings

We know our way around a turkey over here, and these oven-roasted turkey wings are one of the easiest ways to enjoy that juicy dark turkey meat without making a whole herb butter roasted turkey! Because we know about that Thanksgiving flavor craving that comes on a random weeknight. These easy baked turkey wings are going to hit the spot!

And if you have an electric smoker and have some time over the weekend, we also love our juicy smoked turkey legs. Complete with an optional brine to create the most juicy, tender, flavor-packed turkey you have ever tasted!

Key Ingredients + Substitutions

Be sure to see the full recipe card for a full listing of the ingredients, instructions, & estimated nutritional information.

Raw turkey wings on a white plate next to a small bowl of herb butter, unmixed, plus text labels for each one.

Turkey Wings – typically found at the local grocery store or butcher shop. If they only have frozen turkey wings, be sure to fully thaw in cold water before cooking for best results.
Butter – swap out the regular butter for a plant-based butter to make this recipe dairy-free.
Fresh Herbs – the combination of thyme, rosemary, and sage is perfect for turkey but feel free to use what you have on hand.

How To Make Baked Turkey Wings

Soft butter and fresh herbs mixed in a small bowl.

Step 1 – Mix the soft butter and herbs in a small bowl.

Herbed butter spread on raw turkey wings in a white baking dish.

Step 2 – Put the turkey wings in a baking dish and pat them dry. Now rub that butter mixture all over them.

A corner of a white baking dish full of baked turkey wings.

Step 3 – Bake the turkey wings in a preheated oven until fully cooked. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

How Long Does It Take To Bake Turkey Wings?

Turkey wings will need to bake for 40-45 minutes, uncovered. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 162-163 degrees F at the thickest part of the meat before removing from the oven.

Best Ways To Enjoy Tender Baked Turkey Wings

Keep it simple – serve alongside some side dishes, like oven roasted green beans and creamy mashed potatoes topped with homemade turkey gravy.
Turkey Salad – remove the turkey meat from the bones and use it to make a creamy turkey salad.
Wrap it up – get a taste of Thanksgiving Day by using the juicy turkey meat to make these super easy turkey cranberry wraps.

An oven baked turkey wing on mashed potatoes with some gravy on top.

Baked Turkey Wings FAQs

Do oven baked turkey wings need to be covered in the oven?

No, there is no need to cover the pan. Simply bake uncovered until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Can these baked turkey wings be prepped ahead of time?

Yes, rub the turkey wings in the butter mixture and then cover the pan and place in the fridge to bake the next day or when you are ready. To keep the cook time about the same, let the wings sit out at room temperature while the oven preheats when ready to bake.

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