Asian Sweet Heat Chicken Wings (Alpha-Gal Friendly and Dairy Free)
Are you completely overwhelmed with the sauce section at the grocery store? I know I am. My mind would just circulate over and over on the same questions. – Is it safe for me?? -Why do sauces have so many ingredients?? -Will my family even like this expensive sauce??
Once again, I decided to just make my own version and honestly, my whole family likes it better! I hope you give it a try, please let me know what you think!
Asian Sweet Heat Chicken Wings (Alpha-Gal Friendly and Dairy Free)
4
servings10
minutes45
minutesWith the growing trend of beef tallow used for frying in restaurants, the reality is- safe chicken wings (for the most part) means making them at home! In addition to that, I honestly was so tired of looking for a safe sauce at the store with so many ingredients. This is simple, but gives just the right sweet heat to make this your new favorite!
Ingredients
Chicken Wings:
2lbs chicken wings (flats and drummettes)
2TBSP avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sauce:
This can easily be doubled or tripled if you want them extra sticky.1/4 cup coconut aminos (this is used instead of soy sauce. At time of writing this recipe, ‘Bragg’s Coconut Aminos’ was listed as green/safe on the FIG app for alpha-gal)
2TBSP maple syrup or honey
1 TBSP rice vinegar
1 TBSP avocado or olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, but you really want this, trust me)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, to tolerance)
Garnish options: chopped green onion, sesame seeds
Directions
- Prep wings- Pat chicken wings dry. Toss with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake/Air Fry
Oven: Preheat to 425ºF. Place wings on wire rack over a sheet pan. Bake 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway.
Air Fryer: 400ºF for 18-20 minutes, shaking halfway. - Make sauce: While wings cook, whisk sauce ingredients together in a sauce pan. Simmer 3-5 min until just slightly thickened. Please make sure you carefully taste your sauce and adjust, its going to be temperature hot. If it needs more ‘zing,’ add a touch more vinegar. If it needs more sweet, go for it. If you like yours more spicy, the sky is the limit!
- Toss & Serve: Once wings are cooked to internal temp of 165ºF and crispy, toss in the sauce or brush it over. This is optional but I always like to add the chicken wings back into the oven/air fryer for a couple of minutes so they caramelize, but your choice! Garnish with green onion or sesame seeds if tolerated.
Notes
Allergy Disclaimer
As someone living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome, I personally eat and test these recipes to keep them safe and tasty. Still, product formulations can change at any time without notice. Everyone’s sensitivity levels are different, so it’s important that you always check ingredient labels yourself and consult your healthcare provider if you have any concerns. This recipe is shared to help you, but please use your best judgement and personal discretion when trying it.
Want more Alpha-Gal safe recipes?
Check out my new Crispy Onion Ring recipe!
Disclaimer: I do my best to provide accurate alpha-gal safe recipes, but ingredient formulations and individual sensitivities can vary. Always double check product labels and consult your healthcare provider if you’re unsure. For more detailed allergen and safety info, please visit my ‘Alpha-Gal Disclaimer & Ingredient Safety’ page.
