Description
A quick and easy keto-friendly recipe for crispy chicken wings cooked in an air fryer and tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and low-carb lifestyles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) chicken wings, tips removed or separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon (15g) aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2g) paprika
- ½ teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120ml) hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes.
- Flip the wings using tongs and cook for another 12-13 minutes until golden and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the wings cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until combined and heated through. Adjust vinegar to taste if desired.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Reserve some sauce if a lighter coating is preferred.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
Pat wings very dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use aluminum-free baking powder, not baking soda. Flip wings halfway through cooking for even crisping. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to restore crispiness. For dairy-free buffalo sauce, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4-5 wi
- Calories: 360
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: keto, chicken wings, air fryer, buffalo sauce, low-carb, crispy wings, easy recipe, weeknight dinner