Our delicious Baked Ginger Sesame Wings are an easy appetizer (or meal) that is Whole30 and Paleo! Perfect for sharing with a crowd on game day!
The Best Baked Ginger Sesame Wings
These. Are. Amazing. You know a recipe is good when your husband repeatedly asks you to make it! It is, by far, our all-time favorite chicken wing recipe that we have been making for years. A great option for easy weeknight dinners or add it to a list of appetizers for the big game on Sunday!
Looking for More Chicken Wings?
If you love them as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Grilled Peruvian Chicken Wings!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Flavor: The flavor of the sauce, fresh cilantro and as squeeze of lime all dipped in some homemade ranch dressing….it’s insane! So flavorful and delicious!
- That Sauce: You HAVE to make this for the sauce alone – just packed with flavor!
- Doesn’t Feel “Healthy”: This is a great recipe for when you want to eat clean, but a salad just isn’t going to cut it.
What You Will Need
- chicken wings – pick some up at your local grocery store and make sure they are fully thawed before cooking.
- salt and pepper – simple seasonings that are always a must when cooking any type of meat.
- coconut aminos – a great option for keeping the sauce gluten-free and if that isn’t a concern, you can use soy sauce.
- fresh garlic & ginger – absolutely love these ingredients for that punch of flavor.
- red pepper flakes – just a little bit for that kick of heat.
- sesame oil & rice vinegar – both help to round out the umami flavor in the sauce.
- arrowroot powder – the thickening agent to help coat the wings in sauciness.
- fresh cilantro & sesame seeds – optional garnish ingredients that take it to another level.
- lime wedges – perfect for that fresh squeeze of lime juice!
How To Make Baked Ginger Sesame Wings
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to season the wings with salt and pepper. Then place them on a wire rack that is on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until fully cooked, flipping halfway.
Put all of the sauce ingredients (except the arrowroot powder) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk and then add in the arrowroot powder. As soon as it starts to thicken, remove from the heat immediately. It will continue to thicken a bit while it sits.
Put the baked chicken wings in a large bowl and toss in the sauce to coat.
Serve with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges for that fresh squeeze of lime juice.
Best Ways To Serve Baked Ginger Sesame Wings
This chicken wing recipe is Paleo/Whole30 compliant. To keep this meal compliant, serve with a Whole30 ranch dressing or another dipping sauce that is also compliant. If this isn’t a concern for you, try our herby ranch dressing that can easily be made right at home. And if ranch isn’t your thing, just pick-up your favorite store-bought chicken wing dip at the grocery store.
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- Servings: Servings listed are if served as an appetizer. If you are serving as a meal I would say 1 batch would serve 2-4 people.
- Dipping Sauce: I always make a batch of this Whole30 Ranch Dressing to dip these in!
- Chicken Drumsticks: You could definitely use this same recipe for chicken drumsticks – same exact recipe, but just cook for about 40-45 minutes or until an internal meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. You could use about 12 medium-sized drumsticks.
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Baked Ginger Sesame Wings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven + Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Description
This easy Baked Ginger Sesame Wings recipe is an easy and delicious appetizer (or meal) that is perfect for Game Day!
Ingredients
Chicken Wings:
- 1–1.5 pounds chicken wings
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos (sub soy sauce)
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3/4 tablespoon arrowroot powder
Toppings:
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- lime wedges
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Put aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and place a wire rack on top.
- Bake Wings: Place the wings on top of wire rack and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, remove, and flip over, sprinkling the other side with salt and pepper. Return to the oven to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Mix Sauce: Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together and place on the stove top over medium heat.
- Thicken Sauce: Add arrowroot powder to the pan and whisk together; it will start to thicken as it starts to heat up. Continue to whisk and remove from the heat AS SOON AS IT STARTS TO THICKEN! If you over cook it, the arrowroot will turn the sauce gummy and become too thick.
- Toss in Sauce: When the wings are done, place them in a large bowl and pour the sauce on top; toss to coat all of the wings.
- Serve: Place wings on a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Servings: servings listed are if served as an appetizer. If serving as a meal, I would say 1 batch would serve 2-4 people.
- Dipping Sauce: option to keep it Paleo/Whole30 with a batch of Whole30 Ranch Dressing to dip these in!
- Chicken Drumsticks: You could definitely use this recipe for chicken drumsticks – same exact recipe, but cook them for about 40-45 minutes or until an internal meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. You could use about 12 medium-sized drumsticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 682
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 583.7 mg
- Fat: 14.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 122.5 g
- Cholesterol: 397.1 mg
Originally published: Jan 28, 2018
CC says
Oh my- made these tonight and not only were they ridiculously easy they were delicious!!! Will definitely be making these again!!
Erin says
So happy to hear that!!
Caitlin Wells says
These were great. We made these and the easy buffalo wings. Super kind friendly sauce!
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Caitlin! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Cathie says
I made these for the Super Bowl and they were easy and amazing. The sauce was so tasty. I’ll definitely be making them again.
Erin says
Hi Cathie! So glad you enjoyed them! And thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, I really appreciate it!!
Vicki says
Made exactly as written, these are INCREDIBLE! Better the next day! Key is quality coco aminos .Will be a favorite for sure! Thank you!!
Erin says
Yay!! So happy to hear that!!!! ❤️
Öykü says
Hello, the recipe looks very tasty and I want to try it but I am not from US and coco aminos and arrowroot powder are very hard to get my hands on. Do you have any suggestions for substitutes. Thank you for sharing the recipe anyways!
Erin says
Thank you!! So you could substitute the arrowroot powder for cornstarch and the coco aminos with soy sauce. It would not be paleo or Whole30 compliant though and the soy sauce might make it a tad salty, but that is up to personal taste!! Hope that helps!
Cortnee says
These were incredibly salty. Not sure what I did wrong?
Erin says
Sorry to hear that! Maybe skip the salt and pepper on the wings when they are baking? Other than that, the only real “salty” ingredient in the sauce would be the coco aminos, maybe you used a different brand that has a higher salt content?
Gramma says
I want to be at your house for the Super Bowl!
Erin says
I want that too!!
Karly says
Okay, how can something so insanely delicious looking possibly be so easy!? Cannot wait to try!
Erin says
Thanks, Karly!! I appreciate that! ?. I swear they are so easy to make!!