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1.20.19

Paleo BBQ Chicken Wings {Whole30}

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Whole 30 Nut Free Egg Free No Added Sugar

These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce.  They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving!  

These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce.  They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving!

Wings are a family favorite around here, though I don’t make them enough.  It’s like a second Christmas when I do though, and my older daughter has even been known to sneak in a few for breakfast if they happen to be in the fridge.

Since so many of you went wild for my crispy baked buffalo wings (they are a major favorite on the blog!) I decided a BBQ version was in order before Superbowl rolls around.  These are every bit as tasty, and also Whole30 compliant – woohoo!

These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce.  They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving!

I used a similar method for the wings themselves – because I’m a firm believer in sticking with what works.  The sauce, however, is a new thing.  I’ve made BBQ sauces before, but, to be honest, none of them really wowed me the way I wanted them to.

I threw together a whole bunch of ingredients and cooked up something that tasted truer to actual BBQ sauce than any of my others.  And, you can feel confident that you’re eating clean, real food rather than a boat load of sugar and chemicals.  That always makes things taste a little bit better 🙂

These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce.  They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving!

Of course, we DO need to sweeten the sauce – otherwise it’s just not BBQ sauce!  I used date paste for this, pre-made and then added as if it were another “liquid” sweetener.

It does make the sauce a bit thicker than other BBQ sauces, and if this bothers you, you can add more liquids (water, ACV) to thin it a little bit.

The wings bake up nice and crispy while you make the sauce, and then they’re dipped in the sauce and baked again.   Actually, dip as many times as you want to get these extra saucy – you should have plenty of sauce to do so!

These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce.  They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving!

You can serve them with extra BBQ sauce plus another dipping sauce like my paleo and Whole30 ranch dip.

I like my ranch with basically anything so I AM a bit partial here, but, I think it’s delicious this way.  But really, is anyone really against BBQ ranch?!  I hope not!

Alright, grab those ingredients! It’s GO TIME and we’re about to make saucy BBQ chicken wings that will rock your Paleo and Whole30 world to the core.  I’m only half joking, these wings are dang good guys – hope you enjoy!

Paleo BBQ Chicken Wings {Whole30}

These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce.  They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving! These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce.  They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving!

Paleo BBQ Chicken Wings {Whole30}

These sweet and smoky BBQ chicken wings are made Whole30 compliant with an easy homemade BBQ sauce. They’re baked to crispy perfection and brushed with lots of sauce for a super tasty appetizer or main course that you’ll be constantly craving!
Author: Michele Rosen
Servings: 12
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Ingredients

BBQ Sauce:

  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup date paste *See note for how to prepare
  • 1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke optional
  • 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup ghee

Wings:

  • 3 lbs chicken wings “party” wings, which are divided into drumettes and flats
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca flour
  • 2 Tbsp BBQ spice rub from Primal Palate
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prepare chicken wings:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over it.
  2. In a large bowl or large resealable plastic bag, toss the wings with the arrowroot, spices, salt and pepper making sure they’re fully coated.
  3. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, make the sauce:

  1. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients EXCEPT for the ghee. Whisk until smooth, then heat over medium and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until wings have baked 30 mins. Whisk in the ghee near the end of cooking until melted and combined.
  2. Remove wings from oven and using tongs, dip each one in the sauce and return to the baking sheet. Bake another 5 minutes and brush with more BBQ sauce if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*To make date paste, place 1 cup pitted medjool dates in 1/2-3/4 cup very hot water and allow to soak a few minutes. Place mixture in a blender (a smaller one works better, or you can use a small food processor) and blend until very smooth. You will need 1/3 cup for this recipe, save the rest in the refrigerator for other uses.

**Makes 12 appetizer servings

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 11g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 56mg
Sodium: 467mg
Potassium: 445mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 6g
Vitamin A: 715IU
Vitamin C: 7.7mg
Calcium: 23mg
Iron: 1.8mg

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Addison says

    January 22, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    These look so tasty! Perfect for Sunday afternoon football watching. Can’t wait to make these!

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    February 1, 2019 at 1:22 am

    5 stars
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