Pregnancy Friendly Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
Craving something bold and satisfying without the usual wing-night guilt? These oven-baked wings deliver serious crunch thanks to a high-heat roast on a wire rack, so you get that crispy skin without a drop of frying oil. The real star is the vibrant beet buffalo sauce — roasted beet blended with fresh ginger, garlic, honey, and apple cider vinegar — which comes together into something tangy, earthy, and genuinely addictive. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional hot sauce and soy-based condiments, keeping the flavor profile clean and free from ingredients worth avoiding during pregnancy. Turmeric shows up twice, in both the wing rub and the sauce, adding a warm, anti-inflammatory note that feels like a quiet bonus. Every wing is cooked to a verified 165°F, so you can serve these with total confidence at the table. Finish with fresh parsley and crisp celery sticks, and you've got a crowd-pleasing plate that looks as stunning 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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