Paleo Chili Lime Chicken Wings

Paleo Chili Lime Wings

These crispy baked chicken wings are paleo with a Whole30 option to sweeten the sauce, family friendly and a total crowd pleaser.

Chicken Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs cut chicken wings
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 Tbsp ghee melted, or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • Zest of 1 lime 
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
  • Minced cilantro 
  • For serving- Paleo ranch dressing (optional) 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 450° F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, then pace a wire rack over the baking sheet.
  3. Place wings  in a large bowl. Sprinkle all over with the arrowroot, salt and pepper.
  4. Arrange wings rack and place in the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake at 450° F for 25-30 mins.
  5. While the wings bake- make the sauce. Whisk together the honey with the ghee or avocado oil, spices, salt, lime zest and juice.
  6. After 25 minutes, brush the wings with the sauce, leaving a little for after they bake.
  7. Continue to bake for 10-12 more minutes. Remove from oven and brush with any extra sauce. Top with cilantro and serve with Paleo ranch dressing. Enjoy!

Paleo Chili Lime Chicken Wings

These crispy baked chicken wings are paleo with a Whole30 option to sweeten the sauce, family friendly and a total crowd pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Chicken Wings
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 4 tbsp Melted Ghee or Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 Lime zest
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • Cilantro minced
  • Paleo Ranch Dressing (optional) for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 450° F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, then pace a wire rack over the baking sheet.
  • Place wings  in a large bowl. Sprinkle all over with the arrowroot, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange wings rack and place in the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake at 450° F for 25-30 mins.
  • While the wings bake- make the sauce. Whisk together the honey with the ghee or avocado oil, spices, salt, lime zest and juice.
  • After 25 minutes, brush the wings with the sauce, leaving a little for after they bake.
  • Continue to bake for 10-12 more minutes. Remove from oven and brush with any extra sauce. Top with cilantro and serve with Paleo ranch dressing. Enjoy!
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