Dairy Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings are a bold, unexpected twist on a game-day classic — fiery in spirit but built on a sauce that's earthy, tangy, and genuinely stunning in color. Roasted beet blended with fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and a hit of turmeric creates a glossy, vibrant coating that clings to every crispy piece. Coconut oil does the heavy lifting throughout, from the initial toss to finishing the sauce, so there's no butter or dairy anywhere in the recipe — no swaps needed, no compromises made. The wings themselves are oven-baked on a wire rack at high heat, which means the skin gets genuinely crisp without a drop of dairy-based fat. That deep golden crunch underneath the beet buffalo sauce is the kind of contrast that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first wing. A scatter of fresh parsley and some celery sticks on the side keep things bright and fresh. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself, this one is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a freezer bag.
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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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