Barley Free Ginger-Scallion Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden, and glazed in a sticky sauce built on ginger, garlic, and coconut aminos, these wings deliver serious flavor without a drop of soy or grain-based ingredients in sight. Coconut aminos does all the heavy lifting here — it brings that savory, slightly sweet depth you want in a wing sauce, and it's naturally free from barley and wheat, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grain derivatives. The wings are roasted on a wire rack at high heat, which means the skin gets genuinely crisp before they ever hit the sauce. Arrowroot starch thickens the glaze beautifully, giving it that glossy, restaurant-style coat that clings to every piece. A hit of apple cider vinegar keeps the sauce bright and balanced so it never tips into cloying territory. Finish with a shower of fresh scallions and extra grated ginger if you want a little more heat, and get them on the table fast — these go quickly.
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4 servings
For the wings
- 2 lb chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
For the sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven 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. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the melted coconut oil, sea salt, and turmeric until evenly coated.
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