Legume Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings bring serious heat and color to the table, with a sauce built around roasted beet, fresh ginger, and a touch of honey that turns deep crimson and glossy in the pan. The flavor is tangy, earthy, and just a little sweet — nothing like the neon-orange bottled stuff, and genuinely more interesting. Classic buffalo sauce often relies on ingredients that can sneak in legume-derived additives or soy, but here coconut aminos stand in beautifully, keeping every component clean and straightforward. The wings themselves get tossed in coconut oil and warm spices before hitting a hot oven rack, which means the skin crisps up without any frying or fuss. Blending the roasted beet with apple cider vinegar, garlic, and grated ginger creates a sauce that's velvety and bold, and a quick simmer in the saucepan brings it all together into something that coats every wing perfectly. Serve them with celery sticks and a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a platter that looks as dramatic as it tastes.
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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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