Bright, citrusy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, these oven-baked chicken wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast. The marinade layers fresh lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, ginger, and turmeric into something genuinely complex ā and letting the wings soak for up to eight hours means every bite is deeply seasoned all the way through. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting that soy sauce typically would, making this completely free of legume-derived ingredients without sacrificing any of that savory depth. Baking on a wire rack at high heat gets the skin beautifully golden and crisp, no deep fryer required. The finishing herb drizzle ā a quick whisk of olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic ā is what really sets these apart from your average wing night. It's fresh, punchy, and ties the whole dish together in a way that feels restaurant-worthy with minimal effort. Serve them straight off the platter with extra lime wedges and you've got a recipe that's as impressive as it is easy to pull off.
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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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