Bright, citrusy, and deeply savory, these oven-baked chicken wings are the kind of recipe that makes a regular weeknight feel like a real occasion. The marinade layers fresh lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and turmeric into something genuinely complex ā and a reserved portion gets whisked into a vibrant herb drizzle that goes on right before serving. Baking the wings on a wire rack at high heat means the skin crisps up beautifully without any frying, so the payoff is big with minimal fuss. For anyone navigating carrageenan concerns, the ingredient list here is refreshingly straightforward ā every component is a whole food or minimally processed pantry staple, with no thickeners, stabilizers, or processed sauces hiding anything unexpected. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a mild, slightly sweet depth that plays perfectly against all that lime. The finishing drizzle of olive oil, cilantro, garlic, and fresh lime juice ties everything together with a pop of brightness that makes these wings genuinely hard to stop eating. Serve them with extra lime wedges and a few cilantro sprigs and watch them disappear fast.
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2 ½ lb chicken wings, split at the joint, wing tips removed
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp sea salt
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
For the herb drizzle
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt
For serving
lime wedges, for serving (optional)
fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp lime juice, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, grated ginger, turmeric, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and lime zest until combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this marinade in a small bowl and set aside ā this reserved portion will be used as a finishing glaze. Add the chicken wings to the remaining marinade and toss to coat thoroughly.
2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
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