Looking for a fresh twist on Thanksgiving flavors? These crispy, sticky turkey wings are a fun and flavorful alternative to traditional roasted turkey. Seasoned with sumac, cumin, and garlic, the wings are baked to golden perfection, then coated in a sweet-tart cranberry and pomegranate sauce with a hint of orange zest. The result is a sticky, crispy delight that pairs classic holiday ingredients with a Middle Eastern-inspired flavor profile. Perfect as a holiday appetizer or even as a standout main dish, these wings bring a bit of excitement—and a whole lot of flavor—to any table!
Ingredients
Servings 6
- 6 turkey wings
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Jamie Geller Sumac
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Sauce
- 1 cup whole dried cranberries frozen will work too
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Garnish
- Pomegranate arils
- Parsley leaves
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Turkey Wings with Pom-Cran Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
459
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
120
mg
40
%
Sodium
995
mg
43
%
Potassium
527
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
26
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
162
mg
16
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Pat and dry wings with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl mix salt, pepper, sumac, garlic powder, cumin and baking powder. Rub the turkey wings with spice mix until coated all over.
- Place spiced wings on a sheet pan and roast for about 1 hour, flipping as needed, until crispy and golden.
- In a saucepan add cranberries, pomegranate juice, brown sugar, orange zest, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until cranberries soften. Once soft, blend with an immersion blender.
- Coat the wings in the sauce then return to the oven for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and pomegranate and enjoy.
