These crispy baked buffalo chicken wings are easy to make, healthy, and ridiculously tasty! They’re paleo and Whole30 friendly and perfect with Whole30 homemade ranch dip.
I’m kicking myself for not having made this recipe sooner – it’s a big-time keeper!
Game day or whenever you FEEL like it, these wings will blow your mind!
Now, I admit I was never the biggest fan of wings before this recipe.
That might be because they’ve made me feel less than great in the past (to say the least!), but I’m guessing that was more about the gross frying they do in restaurants that my body wants no part of.
But these?! They’re baked, paleo and Whole30 friendly, legitimately easy to make, and taste just like the real deal.
They’re even KID FRIENDLY, at least with 2 of my wing-loving kids, which is (duh) important.
Well, unless you want to keep all of them to yourself, which I really couldn’t blame you for.
Oh, and I made a dip here, too, because wings without dip is upsetting and shouldn’t happen to anyone, especially us Whole30’ers who are working against feeling deprived.
No worries, because this easy Whole30 ranch dip is everyone’s favorite over here, as in, we put it on everything and don’t look back.
The recipe and method itself is easy peasy – yay!
I believe the key to crispiness here is really a few things.
First, start with nice dry wings, by using a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
I also coated them with a bit of arrowroot starch which I believe helped out too (not a deal breaker, but try it!)
Once in the oven, the heat level and timing are important, as is when you coat the wings in the sauce.
If they spend too much time in the sauce, they’ll get soggy, but I DO like them to bake at a nice high temperature in the sauce for a little while so it really sinks in. No need to take notes – it’s all spelled out in the instructions 🙂
As for the ranch dip, it’s based on my homemade mayo (so good!) although you can also buy a Whole30 friendly avocado oil mayo (such as Primal Kitchen) if you don’t make your own.
Along with the mayo, we use coconut cream, lemon juice, and ranch seasonings to get an addicting, so so tasty ranch flavor.
Really, you’ll want to start putting it on everything!
These wings are perfect for lazy, cozy weekends and of course great for game days!
In any case, I hope you’re ready for crispy wings! Get yourself an apron (they’re messy) and let’s start cooking!
Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings {Paleo, Whole30}
Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings {Paleo, Whole30}
These crispy baked buffalo chicken wings are easy to make, healthy, and ridiculously tasty! They're paleo and Whole30 friendly and perfect with Whole30 homemade ranch dip.
Ingredients
For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch*
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp red cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup ghee melted
- 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp Whole 30 compliant hot sauce Frank’s original
For The Ranch Dip:
- 1/2 cup homemade mayo or purchased paleo mayo
- 3 Tbsp coconut cream This is the thick part from a can of coconut milk, or you can purchase it separately
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried chives
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 3/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/8-1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, then pace a wire rack over the baking sheet.
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Pat wings dry with paper towel to absorb excess water, then place in a large bowl. Sprinkle all over with the arrowroot, garlic and onion powder, salt and red pepper - toss to evenly coat.
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Arrange wings on wire rack (I had about 12 in my 2 lb package) and place in the middle rack of the preheated oven.
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Bake at 425 degrees for 35 mins, then dip in the sauce (see instructions below) and raise the heat to 450 degrees.
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Continue to bake for 10 mins at 450, remove from oven and drizzle remaining sauce over the top. Bake 5 more minutes at 450 degrees, then remove and serve hot, with celery, thinly sliced scallions and ranch dressing!
For Wing Sauce:
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Once the wings have been baking for 30 mins, whisk together the melted ghee and hot sauce. Remove wings from the oven after baking 35 mins, and, using tongs, dip each one in sauce and place back on wire rack to bake again, this time at 450 degrees (see above)
For Ranch Dip:
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Whisk together mayo, coconut cream, lemon juice, onion and garlic powder, chives and dill until smooth. Serve alongside wings as a dip, with celery or other veggies. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
*This helps make them crispy, but can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition
What I Used To Make My Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings:
Want More Whole30 Chicken Recipes? Try One of These!
Creamy Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip
Crispy Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Crispy “Breaded” Chicken Cutlets
Creamy Chicken with Bacon and Brussels Sprouts
Tomato Basil Chicken with Roasted Butternut
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These do not disappoint! The boyfriend is particular about his wings and he gobbled these up!
Just made these and best wings hands down! The arrowroot is what really made them crispy! My boyfriend even said these were the best wings he has had, and that says a lot!! So glad I found this recipe! Will be making more in the future.
My husband and I did our first Whole 30 this January and we had a party to attend midway through. I brought these wings as an appetizer so that there would be something that he and I could pick on. The entire party devoured them in minutes and everyone asked for the recipe. What a hit! My husband said he could have lived the entire month of whole 30 just eating these wings. Delish! Can’t wait to try the BBQ version this weekend!
They were tasty but made an unholy mess. I also added 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the dry spices so the wings would be crispier.
I just found this blog and have high hopes for it to continue. Keep up the great work. it is hard to find good ones. I have added to my favorites. Thank You.
Made these last night for dinner and I just have to say thank you! I’m not typically a wing person but i LOVED these! My boyfriend even said he wanted to make them for every football Sunday in the fall!
Arrowroot powder isnt paleo. paleo isnt just anything without grains. No processed ingredients.
Arrowroot is paleo friendly. It is NOT made from a grain, it is made from a plant. It is extracted from the root of a tropical plant known as Maranta arundinacea.
So you can enjoy it 🙂
Grains are made from plants, too. Not all plants are paleo-friendly. Arrowroot *is* basically pure starch, which is why most on the paleo style of eating do avoid it.
Personally, I would skip any coating and simply fry the naked wings in a paleo-friendly fat (tallow, lard, coconut oil), then drain and toss with the sauce.
It’s the gross, rancid(from being reused for who knows how long)non-paleo seed oils they use for frying in restaurants that makes wings so bad for you when eating out. Plus who knows what they put in the coating. Easy to make at home good and paleo and you know every ingredient.
Soooo good!! My husband and 2 year old loved it!
These were amazing!!! Huge hit at my house!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Very interesting post. I think it useful for health. Anf in addition it looks tasty.