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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings (Paleo, Whole30)

Published: Jan 03, 2021 By: Allianna Moximchalk Modified Jul 26, 2021
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These crispy buffalo chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, flavorful and spicy. My partner jokes that they are copycat sports bar wings, yet they are whole30 and paleo friendly. These wings only require 10 minutes of hands on time. We like to make them in place of take out on the weekends. These healthy chicken wings make the perfect meal and snack.

crispy buffalo chicken wings on a plate with ranch dressing

What Do I Need To Make These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings?

  • 1 pound chicken wings-I like the frozen one from Trader Joe’s. I keep at least 3 or 4 bags in my freezer all of the time. They are perfect for meals that do not require a lot of hands on time. 
  • Sea salt & olive oil cooking spray-This is what keeps the wings nice and crispy while cooking.

For the buffalo sauce:

  • Hot sauce-This is the base for the buffalo sauce. See below about the store bought paleo buffalo sauce.
  • Ghee-This is what makes the sauce nice and smooth.
  • Onion & garlic powder-Add even more flavor to this whole30 buffalo sauce. 

To Garnish:

  • We love to use fresh dill and green onions. 

For The Ranch:

  • Check out my dressing recipe here or see below on the store bought brand I like.

crispy buffalo chicken wings ingredients on a metal tray

The Secret For Cooking Crispy Wings:

  • The number one secret is waiting until AFTER you cook the wings to add the sauce. If you add the sauce beforehand, the wings will get soggy.

whole30 ranch dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl

How To Save Money On The Whole30

  • The biggest concern I hear from people doing the Whole30 is the cost of all of the bottled sauces and dressings. We can fix that! The easiest ways to save money while doing the Whole30 is by making your own condiments! 
  • In this recipe, you can either make your own or buy it. This is my go to recipe for homemade ranch to dip these crispy wings in. If you would prefer to buy a bottle, I like this brand. 
  • You can use the homemade buffalo sauce recipe listed below or you can buy this Whole30 approved buffalo sauce. 

crispy buffalo chicken wings with ranch

If you enjoyed this recipe, you will LOVE:

  • Paleo Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Paleo & Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
  • Buffalo Chicken Nuggets 

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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Meals, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free buffalo chicken dip, paleo buffalo sauce, whole30 buffalo chicken, whole30 buffalo chicken dip
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 14 wings
Author Allianna Moximchalk
142kcal
Cost $10
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Equipment

  • air fryer or cooking tray
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

For the wings

  • 1 pound frozen chicken wings I like Trader Joe's brand
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • cooking oil spray I like Trader Joe's olive oil spray

For the ranch

  • 1 cup homemade paleo ranch dressing

For the buffalo sauce

  • 3/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

For the buffalo sauce:

  • Place all ingredients in a saucepan and whisk gently with a mini whisk or fork. Do this until the sauce is brought to a simmer.

For the wings:

  • Pre-heat the oven or air fryer to 350. (I prefer the air fryer.) Place all the wings in the air fryer or on a baking sheet. It is ok if they are overlapping in the air fryer. Spray with the cooking oil spray and coat with the sea salt. Bake for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes is up, turn up the oven or air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
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  • Toss the chicken wings with the buffalo sauce and garnish with the green onions.

Notes

Hey-you’ve made it this far! If you make this recipe, I would love for you to give it a star ★ rating and review below. Make sure you are following me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook too!
Quick and easy chicken wing alternative that is Whole30 friendly!
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving (1 wing)
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 623mg27%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 53IU1%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Allianna Moximchalk | Hi, I’m Allianna. A few years ago my friend introduced me to the paleo diet and since then it has changed my life! I went from taking over a dozen medications a day to managing all of my symptoms with diet and lifestyle. My mission is to help others do the same.

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8 comments

  • Ron
    January 10, 2021

    5 stars
    I tried the Buffalo chicken wings and they turned out great! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • allianna
      January 10, 2021

      I am so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  • Carrie
    January 12, 2021

    5 stars
    We loved these! I’ve tried other air fryer recipes in the past and these were crispier and had better flavor. Loved the addition of ghee and will definitely make these again!

    Reply
    • allianna
      January 12, 2021

      Thanks so much Carrie! I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  • Melissa
    January 25, 2021

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious. Crispy is a must for wings and these were perfect. Hubby is a wing snob but devoured this and requested them again. He even ate a few drum pieces which as a diehard flat only person THAT says it all.
    Will be our go to recipe now. Thanks

    Reply
    • allianna
      January 26, 2021

      Thanks so much Melissa! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe as much I do 🙂

      Reply
  • Lori
    February 18, 2022

    5 stars
    Crispy and so good! Air fryer is perfect for wings. The ranch is the perfect dip too 🙂

    Reply
    • Allianna Moximchalk
      February 18, 2022

      Love the air fryer too!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Allianna. In my junior year of college I turned to Sarah Ballantyne’s Paleo Protocol and it saved my life. During that time I completely shifted and started to manage my autoimmune disease with food and lifestyle. Since then I have made it my mission to share my clean and real food recipes with you. On Allianna’s Kitchen you can expect to find paleo, Whole30, and AIP recipes as well as things I have learned along the way as my body has healed. I’m so excited to have you here.

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