Emulsifier Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings bring serious heat and color to the table — the deep crimson beet buffalo sauce clings to every crispy piece and delivers a tangy, earthy kick that feels completely unlike anything from a bottle. Conventional buffalo sauces often sneak in emulsifiers like polysorbate 80 or modified food starch to hold the sauce together, but here the roasted beet itself does that work, blending into a naturally thick, glossy coating with no additives needed. Coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic round out the sauce with layers of savory, bright, and subtly sweet flavor. The wings go into a hot oven on a wire rack, which means the skin renders down and crisps up beautifully without any deep frying. Tossing them straight from the oven into that warm beet sauce lets every flat and drumette soak up maximum flavor before hitting the platter. A handful of fresh parsley and some celery sticks on the side keep things fresh and classic. This is the kind of recipe that looks impressive enough for a crowd but is genuinely straightforward to pull off at home.
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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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