Did you buy chicken wings for Super Bowl? Are you unsure how to prepare them? Here’s an easy recipe for Tasty Two-Ingredient Gluten-Free Chicken Wings that we really like. They’re not just tasty. They’re very tasty, plus, juicy, and full of flavor but yet not messy.
I also make these chicken wings for my Valentine’s Day parties and I dress up for those and don’t want to worry about messy wings for me or my guests. It’s all about finger food that one can eat on the move, even when dancing if necessary!
This recipe only requires two ingredients: chicken wings and a “secret” ingredient. Okay, it’s really not so secret, but it might not be what you expected. The second ingredient is gluten-free soy sauce.
I don’t eat soy often, but I love soy sauce on chicken, especially chicken wings. I recommend this soy sauce, if you need an inexpensive gluten-free soy sauce which is available at most grocery stores, or this gluten-free tamari, which I prefer as it is gluten free, non-GMO, and coincidentally made in my home state of Virginia (note: upscale grocery stores like Wegmans tend to carry this product).
All you do to make these wings is marinate them in soy sauce, bake them in the sauce, drain the sauce, and then bake them a little longer at a higher temperature. You can certainly cook the wings more quickly if you like, but I really like this oven method that starts with a longer period of baking at a lower temperature and then a shorter period of baking at higher heat. And if they’re the least bit messy at the end of that time, I’ll even turn the broiler on for a few minutes. But feel free to cook as you see fit if you’re an experienced chicken wing aficionado and have your own preferences.
Tasty Two-Ingredient Gluten-Free Chicken Wings 15 Minutes Before Ready
Reader reviews:
~ “Had oven baked wings, boy how delish and easy to prepare.”
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Tasty Two-Ingredient Gluten-Free Chicken Wings Recipe
Tasty Two-Ingredient Gluten-Free Chicken Wings
These Tasty Two-Ingredient Chicken Wings take some time but they're not hard to make and they're definitely worth the wait!
Ingredients
- 5 lbs chicken wings
- 1 bottle gluten-free soy sauce or gluten-free tamari (or coconut aminos for a soy-free version)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken wings in gluten-free soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari) for about one hour (or more if you prefer or don’t get to them right away---see notes). I like to use my roasting pan for marinating and baking.
- Stir chicken wings about halfway through marinating to ensure that all sides get equal time in the soy sauce.
- At the end of the marinating time, place roasting pan with chicken wings and marinade in a preheated 350F degree oven.
- Bake for one hour, stirring once or twice during baking.
- At the end of this time increase oven temperature to 400F and transfer chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon or tongs.
- Bake for 15 minutes on baking sheet.
- Using tongs, flip wings over and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- If your wings are still too juicy, broil a few minutes.
Notes
I often marinate these wings overnight. I basically use whatever time I have available---an hour, a few hours, or overnight. The longer you marinate the wings, the more flavor and saltiness they will have. So use that as your guideline. Some folks prefer them with a "lighter" flavor. Others prefer the deeper flavor. If your wings are still juicy/messy and you’d like them less messy, you can place chicken wings back in the oven and broil a minute or so, but you’ll probably need to transfer them to another baking sheet as parchment paper is not designed for the high temperature of the broiler. The way I make my wings does take some time, but I think they are worth it!
Originally published February 2, 2014; updated December 30, 2022.
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says
Two ingredients? That’s impressive! I’ll have to pass this on to my Buffalo family. They love their wings!
Shirley says
Heather–I think the Buffalo folks are pretty set on their classic recipes and would laugh at this one, but I do appreciate the kind words and your faith in me! 😉
Thanks, dear!
Shirley
Ina gawne says
Love soy sauce with chicken especially chicken wings…and so many other dishes too.
Shirley says
Ina–It’s a super simple combo that is pretty amazing, isn’t it? 😉 Mr. GFE likes soy sauce on anything that has even a hint of an Asian vibe. 🙂
Shirley
Faith says
Even tamari can be salty so I alway cut in half with water (makes tamari last that much longer) – doesn’t affect the taste at all. There are many methods for cooking chicken with tamari/soy sauce. Try Googling “Shoyu Chicken recipe” and you’ll come up with tons. The Japanese call soy sauce, shoyu.
Shirley says
Thanks, Faith. I actually like the saltiness of either with wings, but I’m sure many will appreciate the hint. And I looked up Shoyu Chicken after you mentioned it on Facebook. 😉
Shirley
Cheryl Harris says
Mmmm…simple, delicious=perfect. I wonder if it works with coconut aminos? Will have to find out!
Shirley says
Cheryl–I am almost 100% certain that coconut aminos would work just fine. I will be trying them next time. Just a few of these wings reminded me that my body really doesn’t like soy, even in small amounts. 🙁
Shirley
Susan says
These sound yummy — and easy! Thanks Shirley.
Shirley says
Hi Susan–Good to see you again, as always. 🙂 Hope you enjoy them, dear!
Shirley
InTolerantChef says
We love wings too, and these are so easy- thanks!
Shirley says
InTolerantChef–Easy and tasty finger food is hard to beat, huh? We enjoyed some leftovers today. 🙂
Shirley
Sarah || Celiac in the City says
You’re on a roll lately with my faves — LOVE me some wings!!! And how easy peasy are these?!? Perfect recipe for ANY Sunday, thanks for sharing. xoxo Sarah
Shirley says
Sarah–We’ll have to see if I can keep the roll going. 😉 Wings are some classic “happy food,” aren’t they? 🙂
xoxo,
Shirley
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope your week is great! Can’t wait to see what you link up this week!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
PS, thanks for being awesome! 🙂
Shirley says
Awww, thanks, Cindy on all! You’re terrific at sharing the love. 🙂 And how can it be Friday tomorrow? 😉
Shirley
April J Harris says
Hi Shirley, I’ve never actually made chicken wings at home so I really enjoyed this post! Sharing. Thank you so much for bringing this delicious recipe – do those wings ever look good! – to the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Shirley Braden says
Oh, goodness, April, now I’m envisioning you making all kinds of yummy chicken wings in the future! They’re so easy to do and there are so many different ways to flavor them. 🙂 Thanks for hosting the Heart and Soul Hop and sharing this recipe all over!
Shirley