Oats Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings are a bold, unexpected twist on a game-day classic — deep golden and crispy from a long roast in the oven, then tossed in a vibrant sauce built around roasted beet, fresh ginger, and coconut aminos. The color alone is a showstopper, landing somewhere between magenta and ruby red, and the flavor backs it up with earthy sweetness, a bright hit of apple cider vinegar, and a warm ginger kick. Coconut oil does double duty here, helping the skin crisp up beautifully in the oven and giving the sauce a silky, glossy finish. Because every component is made from scratch with whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden grain-based additives or thickeners that can sneak into bottled sauces and spice blends. The beet sauce comes together in a blender and takes just a few minutes on the stovetop to thicken — simple enough that it's ready before the wings even come out of the oven. Serve them with celery sticks and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a platter that looks like it came from a serious kitchen without a lot of fuss.
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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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