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OMG, how good do these look? I made these sweet and sour chicken wings on a whim over the weekend because C requested wings for the NFL playoffs. I don’t much care for the teams that are in the playoffs this year, except for NY Giants, but I was way more excited about eating wings (typical me).
We usually eat my Game Day Baked Chicken Wings, but since my mom is still staying with us and following the AIP diet, I made this new nightshade-free version as well and it turned out pretty fantastic.
I love the combination of sweet and sour. I usually do not like sweet foods on its own, but the addition of sour really balances the flavors and I enjoyed this a lot. It was such a nice change to the hot wings that we usually eat, and I was happy that my mom really liked it as well.
I highly recommend broiling the wings at the end if you like crispy chicken wings. I love biting into the slight char on the skin, especially when it’s coated in the sticky, yummy sauce.
Also, it’s awards season! Anyone watch the Golden Globes last night? How fun. Seeing from the results, it looks like I really need to go see La La Land. I mean, I don’t need much convincing when it’s a love story with 2 very good looking people starring in it.
Whether it’s a game day or an awards show watching night, I think you’ll love these sweet and sour chicken wings. It definitely was a hit in our household!
Crispy Sweet and Sour Paleo Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cilantro, packed
- 1/4 cup chopped chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, omit for low FODMAP
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and sprinkle the wings with salt and toss gently to coat.2 lb chicken wings, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the wings are baking, place the rest of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.1/4 cup coconut aminos, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped chives, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp avocado oil, Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon, 1 inch fresh ginger, 3 cloves garlic
- Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Once boiling, bring the heat to medium low to bring the sauce to simmer. Whisk the sauce frequently until it's thickened and reduced to half.
- Pour out the sauce into a large bowl. Once the chicken is done, add the wings to the sauce and toss until well coated. Optional: Place back in the oven and broil for 3 minutes for extra crispy skin.
- Garnish with more chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- Donโt rush the sauce reduction. It may seem loose at first, but once it reduces by half, it turns into a glaze that clings to the wings instead of sliding right off.
- I highly recommend the quick broil at the end because those sticky browned spots on the skin are honestly the best part.
- If you want even crispier skin, you can bake the wings on a wire rack set over the baking sheet. I still use parchment most of the time because cleanup is easier, especially with sticky sauces like this one.
- Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The wings lose some of that crispy texture in the fridge, but a few minutes in the oven or air fryer brings them back to life pretty well.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored separately in the fridge. If it thickens too much after chilling, warm it gently on the stove with a small splash of water before tossing with the wings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
When I first went on the AIP plan, I was discouraged about what I could eat. I found this recipe and it changed my life. I made it so many times during my new autoimmune journey. Eventually, I discovered the culprit was gluten. So I am now able to eat a lot more while abstaining from gluten, and I feel awesome. Still, I dream of this recipe. I’m making it again tonight after quite some time- but not for lack of trying. My local store has been sold out of cilantro for months. Imagine my glee when i found cilantro tonight! Anyway, great recipe! I think i will be making this recipe until the day i die, which is hopefully not for at least 60 more years! I’ve never had dreams about a food item until I tried this. Try this recipe, you won’t regret it!
I forgot to rate 5 stars. This comment is to add my 5 star rating. Great recipe!
So good! I didnโt use the food processor because I was too hungry! Was able to make while breastfeeding my son. The salt on the wings made them crispy and delicious ๐