Gluten Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings are a bold, colorful twist on a game-day classic, and the flavor is genuinely surprising in the best way. Roasted beet gets blended with apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic into a glossy, vibrant sauce that hits tangy, earthy, and a little sweet all at once. The coconut aminos do the heavy lifting where soy sauce would normally show up, making the whole dish naturally free of gluten without any awkward substitutions or specialty flours. Baking the wings on a wire rack at high heat means the skin gets genuinely crispy — no deep fryer, no breading, just well-seasoned chicken doing its thing. Once the sauce is tossed over those hot, golden wings, the color alone is enough to stop a room. Turmeric runs through both the dry rub and the sauce, giving every bite a warm, slightly peppery undertone that ties everything together beautifully. Serve them with celery sticks and a little fresh parsley and you've got a platter that looks impressive and tastes even better.
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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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