Paraben Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings bring serious heat and color to the table, with a vivid crimson sauce built from roasted beet, fresh ginger, and apple cider vinegar that clings to every crispy piece. The whole thing is made from whole, recognizable ingredients — coconut oil, coconut aminos, honey, garlic, and turmeric — so you know exactly what you're putting on your plate without having to decode a label. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives and chemical additives that sneak into so many bottled sauces and spice blends. The wings themselves get baked on a wire rack at high heat until the skin is genuinely crackling-crisp, no deep fryer required. Blending the roasted beet with vinegar and warm spices creates a sauce that's tangy, earthy, and just a little sweet from the honey — nothing artificial needed to make it taste bold. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley and a side of celery sticks keeps the whole spread clean and fresh. This is the kind of recipe that proves you don't have to sacrifice flavor or fun to eat the way you want to.
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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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