Almond Free Maple Glazed Chicken Wings

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time50 min

5.0

(27)

These wings hit every note you want — sticky, caramelized, warmly spiced, and deeply savory with a bright citrus finish. The glaze comes together on the stovetop with pure maple syrup, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and fresh ginger and garlic, thickened with arrowroot starch into something glossy and seriously cling-worthy. Coating the wings in layers during the final stretch of roasting is what builds that lacquered, restaurant-style finish right in your own oven. The whole recipe is built around whole-food pantry staples, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based ingredients or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities. Turmeric and ginger show up in both the dry rub and the glaze, giving the dish a warm, golden depth that goes way beyond your average wing night. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime right before serving cuts through the sweetness and makes the whole platter pop. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, these are the kind of wings that disappear fast.

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Ingredients

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
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger

For the glaze

¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
¼ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp arrowroot starch

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (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 mixing bowl, toss the wings with the melted coconut oil, sea salt, turmeric, and ground ginger until evenly coated.

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