These gluten free chicken wings are the ultimate party food! They are an allergy-friendly and safe for those of us who do not consume gluten, plus they do not compromise on flavor. These wings are easily adaptable and can be coated in a variety of sauces and spices (I love using lemon pepper for mine). This appetizer is easy to prepare for game day or tailgating. These can also be served as a meal and paired with vegetables or salad!
Why You’ll Love These Gluten Free Chicken Wings
They’re super crispy!
They are easily adaptable for different flavor profiles.
These wing are perfect as an appetizer or meal!
They are allergy-friendly.
These wings are super easy to make!
Equipment Needed
If you are using the air fryer, you will need an air fryer, bowl and spoon for this recipe.
If you are making oven-baked buffalo wings, you will need a baking sheet, wire rack, bowl and spoon for this recipe. You will also need parchment paper or tinfoil for easier clean up!
If you are making buffalo wings in a skillet, you will need a skillet, bowl and spoon for this recipe.
Ingredients Needed
Chicken Wings: I try to purchase high-quality meat whenever I can. My favorite place to get my meat is ButcherBox because they have organic and high-quality options and it gets delivered right to your door!
Spices or Sauces: I used lemon pepper for these wings! To do this, I combined lemon pepper spice with lemon juice and lemon zest. Feel free to use any spices or sauces you desire! If you like buffalo wings, be sure to check out my gluten free buffalo wings recipe. Some other ideas are: salt and pepper, bbq sauce, honey sriracha or balsamic! The sky is honestly the limit here.
Salt: My favorite salt is Redmond’s Real Salt because it is high-quality and made with zero fillers. If you use my discount code LESSWITHLAUR you can get 15% off their website.
Avocado Oil: I like to opt for avocado oil because other oils (like canola oil) tend to upset my stomach! I love ordering staples like this from Thrive Market because they have great prices and they deliver right to your doorstep. If you use my link, you can get 40% off your first order.
Baking Powder: If you are baking your wings in the oven, try using baking powder to make them extra crispy!
How To Make Gluten Free Chicken Wings in The Air Fryer
Step 1: Start by patting your chicken wings dry with paper towel. This will help the wings get crispy because it reduces the amount of moisture.
Step 2: Next, place chicken wings in a bowl.
Step 3: Add any sauces and spices you prefer! Add in avocado oil and salt and stir until chicken is evenly coated. I love to make mine lemon pepper flavored so I used 1 tbsp lemon zest, juice from 1 lemon and 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning.
Step 4: Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Air fry wings for 10 min per side, or until done.
Step 5: Pair with your favorite dipping sauce or pour extra sauce on top and enjoy!
How To Make Gluten Free Buffalo Wings in The Oven
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Step 2: Start by patting your chicken wings dry with paper towel. This will help the wings get crispy because it reduces the amount of moisture.
Step 3: Place chicken wings in a bowl.
Step 4: Add any sauces and spices you prefer! Add in avocado oil and salt and stir until chicken is evenly coated. I love to make mine lemon pepper flavored so I used 1 tbsp lemon zest, juice from 1 lemon and 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning.
Step 5: Coat in baking powder. This helps to brown the wings in the oven!
Step 6: Place the wire rack on top of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or tinfoil.
Step 7: Place wings on the wire rack and bake for 45 minutes or until crispy.
Step 7: Pair with your favorite dipping sauce or pour extra sauce on top and enjoy!
How To Make Gluten Free Buffalo Wings In A Skillet
Step 1: Start by patting your chicken wings dry with paper towel. This will help the wings get crispy because it reduces the amount of moisture.
Step 2: Place chicken wings in a bowl.
Step 3: Add any sauces and spices you prefer! Add in avocado oil and salt and stir until chicken is evenly coated. I love to make mine lemon pepper flavored so I used 1 tbsp lemon zest, juice from 1 lemon and 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning.
Step 4: Next, add avocado oil to your skillet. Cook the wings in your skillet over medium heat until crispy and cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 5: Pair with your favorite dipping sauce or pour extra sauce on top and enjoy!
Storage
Store your leftovers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Reheating Instructions
Feel free to reheat these gluten free chicken wings in a skillet, the oven or the air fryer for a few minutes, or until hot.
Recipe FAQs
Is this recipe dairy free?
Yes, this recipe is dairy free as long as you are using dairy free sauces and spices!
Are buffalo wings usually gluten free?
In most cases, chicken wings are not gluten free because they might be coated with gluten-containing ingredients or sauces. They also would need to be cooked in a dedicated gluten free fryer in order to be considered gluten free and safe to consume.
What sauces should I pair with these gluten free chicken wings?
I like to pair my wings with more buffalo sauce or dairy free ranch!
What else can I serve with these wings?
I would recommend serving these wings with carrots and celery sticks for an appetizer! If you are enjoying the wings as lunch or dinner, try pairing them with a delicious salad or cooked veggies!
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these gluten free recipes next:
Blueberry Hazelnut Chicken Salad
Air Fryer Chicken Burgers and Zucchini Fries
Gluten Free Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 package chicken wings
- 1 tbsp spices of your choice: ex. garlic powder, lemon pepper
- 3/4 cup sauces of your choice: ex. balsamic, bbq sauce, honey
- dash salt
- 1-2 tsp baking powder (if you are baking them)
Instructions
- Start by patting your chicken wings dry with paper towel. This will help the wings get crispy!
- Place chicken wings in a bowl.
- Add any sauces and spices you prefer! Add in avocado oil and salt and stir until chicken is evenly coated. I love to make mine lemon pepper flavored so I used 1 tbsp lemon zest, juice from 1 lemon and 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning.
- If air frying: preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Air fry wings for 10 min per side, or until done. (See above for alternate methods of cooking).
- Pair with your favorite dipping sauce or pour extra sauce on top and enjoy!
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