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Nigerian Peppered Turkey Wings

Name: Nigerian Peppered Turkey Wings
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Nigeria
Ingredients: 6 turkey wings; 2 small onions, peeled; 4 cloves garlic (optional); ½ teaspoon ginger; 2 teaspoon stock cube, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 medium red bell peppers; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Nigerian peppered turkey wings is a side dish that can be eaten with rice in Nigeria. It is also eaten at parties.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME40 min

DIFFICULTYMedium

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Step 1
Wash the turkey wings and put in a pot with 1 onion, garlic, ginger, stock cube, and thyme. Cover with water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 2
Cook until the water dries up, then bake in the oven at 200°C.
Step 3
Blend the bell pepper and remaining onion to get a smooth paste.
Step 4
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pot. Add the pepper paste, and simmer until thickened and losing its raw flavor. Season with salt.
Step 5
Add the turkey wings to the sauce, and toss to coat.

Nigerian Peppered Turkey Wings

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