Barley Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings are a bold, vibrant twist on a game-day classic, with deep golden crispy skin and a sauce that's equal parts earthy, tangy, and warming. The beet buffalo sauce is genuinely stunning — roasted beet blended smooth with apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger creates a glossy, jewel-toned coating that clings to every piece. Turmeric and ginger run through both the dry rub and the sauce, so the flavor builds in layers rather than hitting all at once. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, the usual store-bought wing sauces and marinades can be a minefield of hidden additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy-based sauces, delivering that savory depth without any of the worry. The oven-bake method on a wire rack means the skin gets genuinely crisp without any frying, and the sauce comes together in the blender while the wings do their thing. Serve them with celery sticks and a handful of fresh parsley and they look as impressive as they taste.
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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 salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the beet buffalo sauce
- 1 medium beet (about 6 oz), roasted, peeled, and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- celery sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and lightly grease the rack with coconut oil.
- 2
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared rack, leaving space between each piece.
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