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Southern Soul Food Turkey Wings

Southern Soul Food Turkey Wings

These succulent turkey wings are smothered in an apple cider brine, flavor-infused, air-fried to crisp perfection, and served with a seasoned soul food side. Your taste buds will gobble-gobble with joy!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Air Frying Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 4 turkey wings
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Southern soul food turkey wings brine

  • 4 turkey wings
  • 3 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Ingredients for the Southern soul food turkey wings

  • 1 tablespoon smoked salt optional
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken/Poultry Seasoning (or similar)
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning Weber Seasoning Roasted Garlic & Herb (or similar)

Instructions

Instructions for the Southern soul food turkey wings brine

  • You can use a large pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat or open the Instant Pot lid and pour the water, salt, and vinegar into the stainless-steel inner pot (the brine).
  • Add the turkey wings to the salt brine inside the inner pot.
  • To boil the turkey wings in the brine, turn on the Instant Pot sauté setting for 30 minutes. (This is because the max amount of time using the sauté setting is 30 minutes.) you’ll need to add 10 minutes immediately when the first 30 minutes finish for a total of 40 minutes on sauté.
  • With the Instant Pot lid off, allow the turkey wings to boil on the sauté setting. (It will take approx. 18-20 minutes for the pot with the turkey wings to get to a slow boil/simmer.)
  • When cooking is finished (after 40 minutes), drain the water by gently sliding the turkey wings from the inner pot into a colander.
  • Set the turkey wings aside and allow them to cool.

Instructions for the Southern soul food turkey wings

  • Mix the poultry seasoning and the roasted garlic & herb seasoning in a small bowl to create a Southern spice rub for the turkey wings.
  • Rub on and coat the turkey wings with the seasoning mixture.
  • Spray the air fryer basket or tray with olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
  • Place the seasoned turkey wings in the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray.
  • Ensure the turkey wings are skin-side up, and be careful not to overcrowd the wings.
  • Air fry at 360 degrees F for 18 minutes.
  • Halfway through, after about 9 minutes have passed, flip the turkey wings over in the air fryer and return to cooking.
  • Serve this Southern soul food turkey wings recipe right away, and enjoy!

Notes

Southern Soul Food Turkey Wings Recipe Card

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 5367mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 8mg
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