Rice Free Beet & Ginger Buffalo Wings
These wings are bold, vibrant, and genuinely unlike anything else you'll pull out of the oven — the deep crimson beet buffalo sauce clings to every crispy edge and delivers a tangy, earthy heat that feels both unexpected and completely right. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, honey adds a touch of sweetness, and fresh ginger alongside apple cider vinegar gives the whole sauce a bright, punchy backbone. The wings themselves are oven-baked on a wire rack, which means the skin renders down into something seriously crisp without a drop of frying oil. Because every component here is built from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden grain-based thickeners or starchy fillers that so often sneak into bottled sauces and spice blends. The beet sauce comes together in a blender and finishes in just a few minutes on the stovetop, so by the time the wings are done roasting, everything is ready to go. Toss, plate, scatter some parsley on top, and serve with celery sticks for a spread that looks stunning and tastes even better.
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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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