Crispy & Saucy Keto Chicken Wings Recipes

Chicken wings are a popular option for keto and low-carb meals because they are naturally high in fat and have zero carbs. But, without a variety of recipes, you can end up eating the same flavors.

This collection has some of my favorite crispy and saucy chicken wing recipes that are great whether you are following a ketogenic way of eating or not.

You’ll find classics like my air fryer buffalo wings, air fryer bbq chicken wings, and garlic Parmesan wings. You’ll also find some newer combos like Keto “Honey” Sriracha and Crispy Mexican-Inspired.

Most of the recipes feature wings that are baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer. But, you’ll find some for your slow-cooker and pressure cooker too!

Can you eat chicken wings on a keto diet?

According to this food counter, a typical serving of chicken wings (~5 wings) with the skin has about 39 grams of fat. Plus, they are naturally carb-free. So, wings are an easy choice if you’re following keto and want a relatively cheap main dish.

Top Tips for Making Crispy Wings:

Having a crispy wing is necessary to hold up against the sauce. My strategies for having crisp chicken wings are:

1. Use Baking Powder: When it comes to crispy chicken wing skin that doesn’t take forever at a bazillion degrees in the oven, you have to use baking powder. Baking Powder actually causes a reaction in the wing skin that forces the skin to rise, bubble and crisp. I find that one tablespoon of baking powder per lb of meat (~12 wings) is a good rule of thumb.
2. Serve immediately: After you’ve spent the time to get your wings perfectly crispy, the best way to make them soggy is to let them sit in a bowl of sauce. I make my wing sauces separately and only pour the sauce on when I’m ready to eat. This way, the wings have all the flavors of the awesome sauce, but still, have that crunch!

Staples for Homemade Keto-friendly Wing Sauces:

When it comes to creating keto-friendly sauces (especially those that are sweet), there are some essentials that I keep in my kitchen. I’m linking them below for convenience. Most are available on Amazon.

1. Keto Sugar Replacement: I love using this Erythritol Monk Fruit Blend because it measures just like actual sugar.
2. Keto Brown Sugar Replacement
3. Honey Replacement: The Caramel Sauce is my favorite and has 1g net carb.

Basic Starter Recipes:

If you want wings without sauce, then try these Oven-Fried Chicken Wings. They take a little longer to make but are perfect when you are serving a large family or a crowd.

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings

These crispy oven baked chicken wings have all the crunch of deep-fried wings. They're a lot healthy and easier to make, though!

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If you’re short on time, you can also try these Air Fryer Fried Wings.

Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These air fried chicken wings are as crispy as deep fried wings, but easier, healthier, and less mess. They super juicy, and take only 30 minutes to make.

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Saucy Options:

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe

These Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect crowd pleaser at your next game day celebration. Includes a recipe for blue cheese dressing to dip these keto buffalo wings in!

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer BBQ Wings

These Air Fryer BBQ Wings have the taste of grilled bbq wings without starting up a grill? They are smoky, charred & ready in 30 minutes.

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Keto “Honey” Sriracha Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings

A keto remake for Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings. Includes a substitute for honey and oven + air fryer directions.

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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings

These keto-friendly air fryer garlic parmesan wings are crispy, juicy, and take only 40 minutes to make. They're dripping in a buttery sauce of garlic and parmesan.

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Mexican Inspired Chicken Wings – Chef Sous Chef

Mexican Inspired Chicken Wings

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Keto Asian Chicken Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Sweet Chili Sticky Asian Chicken Wings

An easy keto recipe that combines crisped chicken wings with a no sugar added, sweet, spicy, and sticky Asian chicken wing sauce. 

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Thai Red Curry Chicken Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Thai Red Curry Chicken Wings

A keto and no sugar added recipe for Thai Red Curry Chicken Wings that was inspired by the Thai Curry sauce from Buffalo Wild Wings. Directions for the air fryer and oven are included.

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Easy Baked Teriyaki Wings – Low Carb Yum

Easy Baked Teriyaki Wings

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Orange Harissa Chicken Wings with Ranch Tahini Dressing – Paleoish Krista

If you’d like to just have a regular ranch dressing/dipping sauce, then feel free to use the recipe that I shared in this BLT Avocado Salad with Ranch Dressing.

Orange Harissa Chicken Wings with Ranch Tahini Dressing

These have all the makings of a spicy and sweet wing! This recipe includes 1/2 of an orange, juiced. I know that oranges contain natural sugar, but the reality is that the amount used works out to less than 2g of carbs per serving. This recipe is also paleo and Whole30 compliant.

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BBQ Bacon Wrapped Keto Chicken Wings – How 2 Do Keto

There are a lot of tasty options for sugar-free BBQ Sauce. My personal favorite is my 15-minute keto bbq sauce recipe.

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Keto Chicken Wings

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Nando’s Chicken Wings – Recipe This

Nando’s Chicken Wings

If I lived near a Nando’s I’d probably be there most days! Their chicken is amazing, even though it’s also super simple! These are made in an air fryer and include directions for your own homemade Nando’s marinade.

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Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Wings – Paleo Running Momma

Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Wings

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Salt and Vinegar Wings – Peace, Love & Low-carb

Salt and Vinegar Wings

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Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings:

Spicy Dry Rub Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Spicy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

These spicy dry-rubbed chicken wings and bursting with flavors, while the meat is juicy and tender. They're perfect for a night in, or to bring to a party.

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Ranch Wings Recipe

Make Ranch Chicken Wings in your air fryer with this Air Fryer Ranch Wings recipe. Uses four ingredients and takes 30 minutes.

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Lemon Pepper Wings

These lemon pepper chicken wings are super crispy on the outside, but moist and tender on the inside. They're so easy to make, and packed with lemony flavor.

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Keto Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Wing Recipes:

If you want to make chicken wings in an Instant Pot and have no idea where to start, this tutorial for how to make chicken wings in an Instant Pot is super helpful. It includes photos and step-by-step instructions.

When making wings in the slow cooker or instant pot, you’ll notice that it is important to place the wings under a broiler to give them a quick crisp.

Instant Pot Low-carb Sweet & Spicy Wings – Real Balanced

Instant Pot Low-carb Sweet & Spicy Wings

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Chili Lime Chicken Wings – Fit Slow Cooker Queen

Chili Lime Chicken Wings

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Instant Pot Piri Piri Wings – A Life of Happenstance

Instant Pot Piri Piri Wings

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