Gluten-Free Chicken Wings

Name: Gluten Free Chicken Wings Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken wings (✅ ); 2 teaspoons baking powder (✅ ); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (✅ ); 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup dairy-free butter (✅ ); 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (✅ )

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These gluten-free chicken wings are seasoned, baked, and coated in a tasty garlic butter sauce. Perfect for game days or hanging out with friends, and they’re dairy-free too!

Our take on gluten-free wings is a flavorful twist on the classic garlic wing. They’re sure to be a hit with any group, making them a great choice for all sorts of casual get-togethers.

Curious about the secret behind crafting gluten-free crispy chicken wings? The answer lies in baking powder! This essential ingredient serves as the key component, enabling the creation of a celiac-friendly recipe.

Primarily, chicken wings themselves are naturally devoid of gluten. However, it’s in the coating process where gluten-containing ingredients are typically introduced. By using baking powder as a coating and concocting a homemade wing sauce, you can craft a delicious gluten-free rendition without sacrificing any of the delectable flavor.

For more flavor packed appetizers, check out Caramelized Sweet Onion Dip, Gluten Free Crab Cakes, Ranch Hummus Recipe and Velveeta Cheese Sauce Dip.

Table of Contents

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 towels to dry the drummettes and wingettes.

chicken wings in mixing bowl with spices

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.

Tips and Tricks

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.

seasoned chicken wings on plate with celery sticks and dipping sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make crispy gluten-free chicken 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.

How long to cook chicken wings?

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.

How to make 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.

How to make buffalo wings?

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.

How to store chicken wings?

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

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.

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