Nitrate & Nitrite Free Crispy Chicken Wings with Garlic-Herb Glaze

Crispy, golden wings with a sticky garlic-herb glaze hit every note you want from a crowd-pleasing appetizer or weeknight dinner. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is a combination of thoroughly dried wings, a light coating of arrowroot starch, and a hot oven with a wire rack that lets air circulate all the way around each piece. Conventional wing sauces and marinades often sneak in preservatives like sodium nitrate or nitrite, especially in bottled condiments and processed seasonings — this glaze sidesteps all of that by building deep, savory flavor from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh garlic, and real ginger. Everything on the ingredient list is whole and straightforward, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. The glaze comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop and reduces into a glossy, fragrant coating that clings beautifully to every wing. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end brighten the whole dish and make it look as good as it tastes. These are the kind of wings that disappear fast, so you may want to double the batch.

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