For your next fun paleo meal just wing it…with this easy paleo recipe for baked chicken wings seasoned with an Asian-inspired spicy rub and a sweet and savory honey-based sauce.
Whether you’re prepping for a party or just plan on plopping down on the couch, the one meal that goes with just about anything is a big plate filled with sizzling wings.
Starting with a good dry rub is the key – it helps crisp up the wing’s skin without the need to fry them. Then brushing on a little special sauce when they’re done helps seal in all that tasty goodnesss. [av_sidebar widget_area=’Lockerdome’ av_uid=’av-7zonhk’]
I don’t bother with the parboiling or brining or marinading or anything else when I cook up a batch of wings. This method has always given me flavorful and juicy wings without all that extra busy work.
This recipe is a lot like my favorite paleo wings recipe so far, my Spicy & Sweet Chipotle-Honey Wings. (If you haven’t tried that one yet – do it, I know you’ll love it!) But it’s nice to have a wing menu with a little variety…this recipe gives you a Far East flavored wing feast I think you’re really going to like.
I decided to use Chinese Five Spice Powder for this one. It’s not that hard to find…any major supermarket should carry it – either in the regular spice aisle or specialty Asian section. It has a lovely aroma and I really like the savory flavor it adds to the wings. Paired with this recipe’s simple honey-based sauce, you’ll be serving a winner with this dish.
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Just remember to purchase wingettes and drumettes so you don’t have to separate them yourself. And note there’s an option to add cayenne pepper to the rub – feel free to adjust the heat up or down depending on how spicy you like your wings.
Hope you give this simple paleo wings recipe a try soon! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken wings (pre-cut)
- 2 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne (medium heat – leave out or adjust to your own personal taste)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1 tbs coconut aminos
- 1 clove garlic – minced or pressed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger – grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and set aside
- Add above sauce ingredients to a small sauce pan over medium heat
- Bring to a boil. Stir to combine, remove from heat, and set aside
- Preheat oven to 400º F
- Rinse wings under cool water and pat dry with paper towel
- Place wings on top of small wire racks that are set inside a foil-lined cookie sheet
- Generously coat all sides of the wings with the dry rub
- Bake at 400ºF for about 45 – 55 minutes (cooking times may vary)
- When cooked through, remove wings from oven and brush with the finishing sauce
- Serve with a side of the sauce for dipping if desired