Mustard Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings are a bold, colorful twist on a game-day classic, built around a vivid beet-and-ginger sauce that's tangy, earthy, and just a little sweet from a touch of honey. Most store-bought buffalo sauces and wing seasonings sneak in mustard or mustard derivatives, making it genuinely hard to enjoy this kind of crowd-pleaser without scrutinizing every label. Here, the sauce is blended entirely from scratch — roasted beet, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and garlic — so you know exactly what's going into it. The wings themselves get a turmeric-and-ginger dry coat before hitting a hot oven rack, which draws out the fat and delivers seriously crispy skin without a drop of oil in the fryer. That deep golden crunch paired with the glossy, jewel-toned sauce is genuinely stunning on a platter. Fresh parsley and celery sticks keep things bright and cool against all that savory warmth. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself, this one is worth every minute of the roasting time.
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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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