Turkey Wings??

[sweetie]

I got a bunch of extra turkeys wings for thanksgiving last week. I seasoned them up jerk style and chucked them in the oven, they were awesome. It got me thinking. Can I deep fry turkey wings like I do chicken wings? Honey garlic turkey wings anyone?

[drlee_susquespine]

I've been making "buffalo turkey wings" for a few years now. The wing works well, the drumette portion not so much. Soak them over night in buttermilk to soften them up a little. I also like to grill/smoke then braise in a little whiskey or honey bbq sauce.

[therealdoctorlew]

And, now that commercially raised chickens have had all the flavor removed, I find that turkey wings make the best base for "chicken" soup.

[LOTW]

I attempted this about a year ago with some help from Chowhound, http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/573650

They turned out decently - but you do have to watch the suckers, they do motor around in the oil!

But please, no honey garlic!!! :p

[Sharuf]

I like to fricassee them, along with carrots and celery. Sometimes I add dumplings as well.

[Olivia]

I don't see why you couldn't. Some friends and I once fried capon wings--they're not as big as turkey wings, but same idea. And if you can deep-fry a whole turkey, why not just the wings?

Tangent: in our family, the wings are the most coveted part of the roasted turkey at Thanksgiving. Something about the roasting and all the lovely fat on the wing makes them almost a confit <drool>.

[graydyn]

Confirmed about frying the wings. On a deep-fried turkey the wings are always fought over.