Gluten Free Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden wings with a sticky-sweet glaze that actually delivers — this air fryer recipe is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat. The wings get tossed in melted coconut oil, turmeric, and ginger before hitting the air fryer, which means the skin crisps up beautifully without a drop of flour or any coating that could sneak in gluten. The real star is the sauce: coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring that savory-sweet depth, while arrowroot starch thickens everything into a glossy, clingy glaze that coats every single wing. For anyone who's had to skip the saucy appetizers at a party because the ingredients were a mystery, this one is a genuine relief — every component is straightforward and naturally free of gluten-containing grains. Fresh ginger and garlic bloom in the pan before the sauce comes together, and a squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten the whole dish. These are bold, satisfying, and absolutely built for a crowd.
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4 servings
For the wings
- 2 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
For the sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp coconut oil
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the melted coconut oil, sea salt, turmeric, and ground ginger until evenly coated.
- 2
Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for another 10–13 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a drumette (not touching bone) reads 165°F (74°C).
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