It’s hard to believe that chicken wings could ever get crispy without the help of flour or some other carb-rich food, but with this particular ingredient, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
And the secret ingredient is….baking powder!
Using baking powder is a tip I picked up from Laura Vitale, who is a YouTube superstar. I altered her recipe a little and created a wing recipe that will knock your socks off. So thank you, Laura. 🙂
The spice mix is perfect and the crispy skin is to die for, especially since we’re all low carb and craving something crispy.
First, you have to pat the chicken wings dry. They need to be dry as a bone for this recipe to work properly, otherwise, they won’t crisp up. I usually just give each wing a big hug with a paper towel and place them on my Jamie Oliver baking pan to dry out even more.
Coating the chicken wings is super simple when all the pieces are dry as well. The coating sticks very well. Don’t be afraid if they look a little undercoated; just make sure the wings have a golden brown colour all over them, and they will turn out brilliantly.
Flipping the wings halfway through the baking process is essential to achieving crispy skin. Letting the fat render off into the bottom of the pan will help make the keto chicken wings extra crispy without steaming them in a pool of boiling hot oil.
Over on Instagram, I asked you what your favourite chicken wing dipping sauce is to eat with wings. Here are some ideas that will make you drool:
- Original Ranch #1 favourite
- Garlic Ranch
- Greek Yogurt, Lemon Juice and Mustard
- Sriracha Mayo
- Buffalo Sauce and Buttermilk Ranch
- Blue Cheese mixed with butter and a little cream
Hope you all love this recipe. Just remember, crispy wings don’t have to come from flour or carb-rich coatings. The magic of baking powder will do the same thing without adding to your daily carb intake.
So happy feasting everyone! Make this recipe for March Madness.
Keto Crispy Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 kg buffalo wings 2.2 lbs (chicken wings separated at the bone)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp cajun spice mix
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 C (390 F).
- Dry each chicken wing with paper towel to remove moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, stir the baking powder with the smoked paprika, Cajun spice mix, turmeric, salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the mixing bowl, and toss to coat in the spice mix.
- Remove the chicken wings from the mixing bowl and place on a wire rack set over a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until crispy on one side.
- Remove the wings from the oven, flip so that the alternate side can get crispy, and bake again for 25-30 minutes or until super crispy.
- Serve immediately with any dipping sauce you like. Keep the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Tips & Notes:
- Original Ranch #1 favourite
- Garlic Ranch
- Greek Yogurt, Lemon Juice and Mustard
- Sriracha Mayo
- Buffalo Sauce and Buttermilk Ranch
- Blue Cheese mixed with butter and a little cream
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Tanaya says
The recipe turned out a little too salty but otherwise had the perfect crunch (especially when made in the air frier!). Will make it again but use less salt
Lacey says
Can you cook these on the grill?
FatForWeightLoss says
Yes you most certainly could, or you could use an air fryer 😉
Gail says
No kidding! These were absolutely delish! I’m making another batch tomorrow since my daughter and her family is coming over. I will absolutely be saving this recipe in my “favorites” folder. Thank you!
josh says
Bro! how does this not have 5 stars? I air fried these. They made me do the dance out of our joy
FatForWeightLoss says
Thanks so much Josh! Air fryers are so great right!
Ricci says
hi Josh, what temperature did you cook these wings on the air fryer?
Di says
LOVE ❤️ THESE ON THEIR OWN ❤️❤️Thank you ?
Mirella says
How many per serving?
Iman says
These are amazing. I switched the seasoning, but everything else was the same and they came out nice and crispy. I can stay on Keto and not get tempted by the lemon pepper wings at Wing Stop now. Also, the whole house ate keto tonight. Woo-hoo. Thank you!
Megan Plant says
I used 100% cacao baking chocolate, chopped up, as I couldn’t find sugar free chips. I also used Swerve sweetener as that is what I had on had. The cookies taste great,and I know they’re supposed to be soft, but they are too soft and fall apart. Any ideas on why this is?
FatForWeightLoss says
Did you let them cool before eating them? 🙂
FatForWeightLoss says
Also, I assume you’re talking about the chocolate chip cookies right?
Yvonne says
Cacao coated chicken wings. Surely you have to try it now? ?
Megan Plant says
I am, but somehow got on the wrong page lol! And I figured out I did not let them cool enough. So good!! Will be making wings tonight 🙂