Soy Free Crispy Chicken Wings with Garlic-Herb Glaze
Crispy, golden wings with a sticky garlic-herb glaze are the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast — and this version delivers serious crunch without a drop of soy in sight. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is a combination of thoroughly dried wings, a light coat 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 store-bought glazes almost always sneak in soy-based ingredients, but here the glaze gets its savory depth from coconut aminos, which bring that same umami richness without any of the concern. Apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh garlic, and grated ginger round out the glaze into something bright, a little sweet, and deeply aromatic — finished off the heat with fresh thyme so the herbs stay vibrant. Tossing the hot wings directly in the glaze means every inch gets coated before it sets, giving you that glossy, restaurant-style finish at home. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley right before serving lifts the whole dish and keeps it feeling fresh rather than heavy. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, these wings are the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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4 servings
For the wings
- 2 ½ lb chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
- 3 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet and lightly grease the rack with a little coconut oil.
- 2
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels — the drier the surface, the crisper the skin. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
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