Gluten-free chicken wings are coated in seasonings, baked, then tossed with a garlic butter sauce. Great for game day or get-togethers. Dairy-free.
Our gluten free chicken wings recipe may be the BEST garlic wings we have ever had. Plus, the added bonus of a gluten-free twist! No doubt this classic appetizer is a favorite among any crowd.
For more flavor packed appetizers, check out Caramelized Sweet Onion Dip, Gluten Free Crab Cakes, Ranch Hummus Recipe and Velveeta Cheese Sauce Dip.
Baked Chicken Wings
Wondering how we created crispy chicken wings without gluten? Baking powder! It is the secret ingredient that allows you to create a celiac safe recipe.
Naturally, chicken wings are gluten-free. It is when the wings are coated that you can find gluten-containing ingredients being used. By coating with baking powder and creating a homemade wing sauce, you can create a delicious gf version without compromising flavor.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or use the FREE printable recipe card below. Enjoy!
Equipment
- baking pan with a wire rack
- tin foil
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- stir spoon
- small microwave-safe bowl
- cutting board
- chefs knife
- paper toweling
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings ✅
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line the baking pan with tin foil for quick clean-up. Add the wire rack.
Prep the chicken wings
Cut the wingtip from the chicken wing. Cut the drummettes from wingettes (see above). Discard the wingtips. Use paper toweling to dry the drummettes and wingettes.
Season the chicken
Place the chicken wingettes and drummettes into a bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to coat then place on to the wire rack.
Bake
Bake for 40 minutes.
Make the garlic butter
Meanwhile, melt the butter and stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes.
Serve
Once the chicken is cooked, toss the wings in the garlic butter. Serve hot with a dipping sauce of choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The wire rack, high oven heat (450°F), and patting the wings dry prior to baking will make crispy chicken wings. The wire rack allows air to circulate in the oven to crisp each side of the wing. If a wire rack is unavailable, flip the wings every 10-15 minutes in the oven.
These wings take approximately 40 minutes to bake. Since each oven cooks differently, check the internal temperature prior to serving the wings. All chicken should be cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Spice up this recipe by adding hot sauce or siracha to the garlic butter sauce based on the level of spiciness you are aiming for.
Whether you are craving buffalo or bbq chicken wings, simply swap the garlic butter sauce with your sauce preference or serve on the side for dipping.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months reheating in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or in the microwave in increments until hot. If frozen, thaw the chicken wings overnight before reheating.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Drying off the chicken before coating helps the baking powder and spices stick better.
- It is very important to wash your hands frequently when handling raw chicken.
- Remove the red pepper flakes from the garlic butter if it is too spicy.
More Crispy Chicken Recipes
- Gluten Free Orange Chicken
- Gluten Free Fried Chicken
- Baked Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
- Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
- Gluten Free Chicken Strips
- Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
- Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs
- Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan
- How To Boil Chicken Thighs
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Air Fry Chicken Legs
- Air Fryer Italian Chicken Thighs
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Chicken Wings
Equipment
- baking pan with a wire rack
- small microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings ✅
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup dairy-free butter ✅
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line the baking pan with tin foil for quick clean-up. Add the wire rack.
- ⭐️Prep the chicken wings. Cut the wingtip from the chicken wing. Cut the drummettes from wingettes (see above). Discard the wingtips. Use paper toweling to dry the drummettes and wingettes.2 pounds chicken wings
- Season the chicken. Place the chicken wingettes and drummettes into a bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to coat then place on to the wire rack.2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Make the garlic butter. Meanwhile, melt the butter and stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes.1/4 cup dairy-free butter, 2 large cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Serve. Once the chicken is cooked, toss the wings in the garlic butter. Serve hot with a dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Crispy Wings: The wire rack, high oven heat (450°F) and patting the wings dry prior to baking will make crispy chicken wings. The wire rack allows air to circulate in the oven to crisp each side of the wing. If a wire rack is unavailable, flip the wings every 10-15 minutes in the oven.
- Storing Wings: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw the chicken wings overnight before reheating.
- Reheating Wings: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or in the microwave in increments until hot.
- Hot Wings: Spice up this recipe by adding hot sauce or siracha to the garlic butter sauce based on the level of spiciness you are aiming for.
- Buffalo Wings: Simply swap the garlic butter sauce with buffalo sauce or serve on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
If you enjoyed these recipes make sure to leave a comment and a star rating below!
Then follow us on social media and tag #createkidsclub if you make the recipe. We love seeing what you come up with!
Leave a Reply