Keto Hot Chicken Wings Recipe

Take your wings to the next level with this Keto Hot Chicken Wings recipe!

Don’t believe the myth that healthy food is boring food. Keto recipes benefit from being able to add rich flavor with healthy fats and in the case of this recipe, from a batch of delicious spices. You don’t have to miss out on your favorite snacks and game day foods because you’ve got some health and wellness goals!

This keto hot chicken wings recipe is a great option for you AFTER your 8-Day Jumpstart or if you’re looking for a tasty keto recipe. If you’re looking for recipes that do fit into the 8-Day Jumpstart we’ve got a whole library of them here, including Fajita Spiced Chicken with Peppers and Onions...you know, if spicy is your thing.

Keto Hot Chicken Wings Recipe

Serves 4
Per Serving—
Calories: 355 Fat: 25g Protein: 29g Carbs: 4g

Ingredients

1.5 lbs. chicken wings
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

For best results wear plastic or rubber gloves to mix ingredients.
Place chicken wings in a large bowl and rub olive oil evenly into each piece.
Combine all seasonings and mix evenly. Pour half of the seasoning mix over the chicken wings and rub it in. Flip wings and sprinkle the remaining season mix onto the wings and rub it in.
Place the seasoned wings on the rack of a roasting pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Flip each wing halfway through the roasting process.
For extra crispy skin, broil on low for an additional ten minutes prior to serving.

How Do You Prepare Chicken Wings?

There are a variety of ways to prepare chicken wings, suited to all tastes and flavors! When purchasing chicken wings, look for pre-cut wings, or you can cut them yourself by separating the wings back at the joint where the less meaty part connects to the wingette. Use kitchen shears to cut through the joint. You can also bend back the wingette and the tip and cut through that joint as well. Once your wings have been cut, you can prepare your wings to your liking, whether it’s frying them or baking them with the seasoning of your choice. When baking wings, it’s imperative to bake them at a high heat on a rack to ensure a crispy outcome.

Are Chicken Wings Keto Friendly?

What Makes Chicken Wings Keto Friendly?

Chicken wings are considered to be an excellent choice for those following the Keto diet. Wings are generally composed of darker chicken meat which holds more fat than chicken breasts and can be prepared in a variety of flavors. If you want to keep your wings Keto friendly, look for buffalo or hot wings over wings that have been battered and fried.

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How Many Carbs Are In A Chicken Wing?

The amount of carbs in a chicken wing generally depends on how the wing was prepared. A skinless, boneless chicken wing contains 0 grams of carbs. A chicken wing that is covered in batter and fried generally contains roughly 3 grams of carbs. Buffalo wings or “hot” wings are usually considered to be a lower carb option because they are covered in a sauce made from vinegar and hot red peppers. They usually weigh in between 0-3 grams of carbs.

Is It Better To Fry Or Bake Chicken Wings?

Deep frying is a cooking process for food that is used to achieve a crisp exterior with a juicy and tender interior. This is an excellent way to cook chicken wings although with the use of oil, not as healthy as the method of baking chicken wings. The fabulous news about chicken wings is that they already contain a fair amount of interior fat. This delicious chicken fat works wonderfully when baking chicken wings for health benefits, resulting in a taste quite similar to fried chicken wings without all of the added fat.

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