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    Home » Recipes » Pressure cooker

    Instant Pot Turkey Wings

    Published: Nov 15, 2022 · Modified: Feb 13, 2023 by Mike Vrobel · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    A plate of turkey wings smothered in gravy

    Instant Pot Turkey Wings Smothered With Gravy. Southern-style turkey wings from my pressure cooker, ready in under an hour, with gravy from the pot liquid.

    A plate of turkey wings smothered with gravy
    Instant Pot Turkey Wings
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Cook Instant Pot Turkey Wings with Gravy
    • What to Serve with Instant Pot Turkey Wings
    • Top Tip
    • FAQ
    • Instant Pot Turkey Wings Smothered With Gravy
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    Now, I'm not a southerner - If I go any farther north, I fall into a lake and come out in Canada - but I know a great recipe when I see one. These turkey wings are delicious and surprisingly meaty for a wing. (I should have expected giant turkey wings to have extra meat, right?)

    If you're looking for a recipe for different turkey parts, try my Instant Pot Turkey Thighs with Thanksgiving Flavors or Instant Pot Turkey Legs with Poultry Seasoning for turkey drumsticks. If you're looking for chicken wings, try Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Wings.

    Ingredients

    • Turkey Wing Portions
    • Fine sea salt
    • Paprika
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Vegetable oil
    • Butter
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Chicken broth
    • All-purpose flour

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to Cook Instant Pot Turkey Wings with Gravy

    A browned turkey wing
    Browning the wings

    Season and Brown the Wings: Mix 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to make a spice mix, and sprinkle the spice mixture over the turkey wings. Heat the vegetable oil in an Instant Pot set to Sauté Mode - High, and brown the wings in batches, 2 to 3 wings per batch, on both sides of the wings, about 3 minutes per side. Move the browned wings to a small bowl.

    Sauteing the aromatics in an Instant Pot
    Sautéing the aromatics

    Sauté the Aromatics: Melt the butter in the Instant Pot, add the onion and garlic, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon fine sea salt. Sauté until the onions soften, about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring and scraping with a flat-edged wooden spoon.

    Browned turkey wings stacked in an Instant Pot
    Stacking the wings

    Everything in the Pot: Pour in the chicken broth, then stack the wings loosely in the pot.

    An instant pot set to pressure cook for 15 minutes
    Pressure cook for 15 minutes with a Natural Release

    Pressure Cook for 15 Minutes With a Natural Release: Lock the lid. Pressure cook on high pressure for 15 minutes ("Manual," "Pressure Cook," or "Pressure Cook-Custom" mode set to high in an Instant Pot). Let the pressure come down naturally, about 20 minutes; you can quick release any remaining pressure after 15 minutes if you're in a hurry.

    Whisking flour into melted butter in an Instant Pot
    Whisking the roux

    Make the Gravy and Serve: Unlock the lid, opening it away from you. Move the wings to a platter and pour the cooking liquid into a fat separator. Set the Instant Pot back to Sauté mode - High and melt ¼ cup of butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and keep whisking until the flour turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the defatted pot liquid. Spoon gravy over the wings and serve, passing the rest of the gravy at the table.

    What to Serve with Instant Pot Turkey Wings

    I serve instant pot smothered turkey wings with mashed potatoes to soak up the gravy. Any starchy side, like white rice or noodles, will also work. And, if you have a second pressure cooker, I suggest serving them with a pot of Pressure Cooker Collard Greens with Bacon.

    Top Tip

    Make roux for the gravy: The last step of the recipe can look like a bridge too far. Why take the time to pour everything out of the pot, melt the butter, whisk in the flour, and keep constantly whisking for a couple of minutes? Because that's how you make a roux. Roux thickens the gravy and adds a little flavor, elevating the simple pot sauce into a fantastic gravy.

    FAQ

    What are turkey wing portions?

    A whole turkey wing is awkward to brown and cook in an Instant Pot. It's so big that it barely fits and does not want to lie flat on the bottom of the pot and brown. That's why I'm glad my grocery store carries turkey wing portions, already separated into wing drumette and wing flat (aka wingette) pieces. If you can only find whole turkey wings, you can portion them yourself. Cut the wing tip off and discard it. Then, cut between the wing flat and the wing drumette. Voila - a portioned wing.

    How can I crisp up the turkey wing skin?

    The only downside to this recipe is that the skin is soft after pressure cooking. The wings taste great on their own, but broiling them adds extra flavor. Spread the wings out on a rimmed sheet pan and broil until the skin is browned and bubbling. (The time depends on the heat of your broiler; in my oven, it takes about 5 minutes.)

    Can I use smoked turkey wings in this recipe?

    Yes, but they're not as good as raw turkey wings for this recipe. But, if that's all you can find, go ahead and use them. Smoked turkey wings are already cooked, and just need to be reheated. Skip the browning step for smoked turkey wings, and cut the time under pressure back to 10 minutes.

    Adapted from: Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe - Simple Recipes

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    A plate of turkey wings smothered with gravy

    Instant Pot Turkey Wings Smothered With Gravy


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Mike Vrobel
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 4-6 wings 1x
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    Instant Pot Turkey Wings (Smothered With Gravy). Southern-style turkey wings from my pressure cooker, ready in under an hour, with gravy from the pot liquid.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 pounds Turkey Wing portions (4-6 wing portions)
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 cup chicken broth (homemade is best, or use turkey broth or water)
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (if using homemade broth or water)

    Gravy

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (if using homemade broth or water)

    Instructions

    1. Season and Brown the Wings: Mix the 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, and sprinkle over the wing portions. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in an Instant Pot set to Sauté Mode - High (medium-high heat in a stovetop PC) until the oil is shimmering. Brown the wings in batches, 2 to 3 wings per batch, on both sides of the wings, about 3 minutes per side. Move the browned wings to a bowl.
    2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the butter to the Instant Pot and wait for it to melt, then add the onion and minced garlic, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon fine sea salt. Sauté until the onions soften, about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring and scraping with a flat-edged wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits of turkey wing stuck to the bottom of the pot.
    3. Everything in the Pot: Pour in the cup of chicken broth (and stir in ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt if using homemade broth). Stack the wings loosely in the pot.
    4. Pressure Cook for 15 Minutes With a Natural Release: Lock the lid. Pressure cook on high pressure for 15 minutes in an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker (use "Manual," "Pressure Cook," or "Pressure Cook-Custom" mode set to high in an Instant Pot) or for 12 minutes in a stovetop PC. Let the pressure come down naturally, about 20 minutes; you can quick release any remaining pressure after 15 minutes if you're in a hurry.
    5. Make the Gravy and Serve: Unlock the lid, opening it away from you. Gently move the wings to a platter - they're very tender - and pour the pot liquid into a fat separator. Set the Instant Pot back to Sauté mode - High, add the ¼ cup of butter, and wait for it to melt. Whisk in the all-purpose flour (and ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt if using homemade broth), and keep whisking, making sure no flour is sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the flour starts to turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the defatted pot liquid. Spoon a little of the gravy over the wings and serve, passing the rest of the gravy at the table.

    Equipment

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    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Category: Sunday Dinner
    • Method: Pressure Cooker
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: Instant Pot Turkey Wings, Pressure Cooker Turkey Wings

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    1. Ray B says

      November 15, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      Perfect Thanksgiving recipe - thanks!

      ★★★★★

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      • Mike Vrobel says

        November 15, 2022 at 3:51 pm

        You're welcome - enjoy!

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