There’s nothing like watching a football game or a movie with a big plate of chicken wings. So, when Lee Kum Kee reached out about making some low-carb and keto-friendly dishes for a crowd with their sauces, I knew I’d remake one of my faves: Crispy Honey Sriracha Wings.

Since starting keto, I haven’t made this dish because one of the main ingredients is honey. However, more recently, I’ve been swapping sugar-free syrups for honey so I remade this dish.

This recipe is super simple and incorporates Lee Kum Kee’s sriracha & their pure sesame oil. These wings are baked and use a special ingredient to get them super crispy like they just came out of the fryer.

This recipe has 6 servings.

Is honey keto-friendly or good for the keto diet?

We’ve all heard it before: keto is not a food; instead, it’s a metabolic state (called ketosis).

Even though it’s not a specific food, there are some things that when eaten in normal portions will prevent us from reaching ketosis (or kick us out of ketosis).

Honey is one of the things that I avoid on keto since one tablespoon has almost 20g net carbs.

In this recipe, I substitute honey for ChocZero Honest Syrup because I get similar results and a tablespoon is only 1g net carbs.

If you are not concerned about net carbs, are paleo, or just eat clean foods, then you shouldn’t worry about substituting honey.

How do I make these chicken wings in an air fryer?

I love my air fryer because it cuts the cooking time for making chicken wings from 1 hour to 40 minutes, a true time-saver when you’re hungry and want wings.

If you’re not cooking for a crowd (maybe you just want to make about 14 wings) and you have a large air fryer, then you should use an air fryer to make these.

Here’s how you make these in an air fryer:

• Cook only half of these wings at a time (about 14 fit comfortably in my air fryer)

• Cook the wings on 400 degrees for 20 minutes per side

If you love chicken wings, then check out these Oven Fried Chicken Wings or Air Fryer Buffalo Wings.

You might also want to check out more than 20 easy keto recipes for a crowd that I’ve gathered for those cooking for a game day or party. 

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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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, Chicken Wings, Game Day, Keto Chicken Recipes, Keto Honey Substitute, Keto Recipe, Keto Recipes Chicken, Ketogenic Chicken Recipes, Sriracha Sauce

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 312kcal

Author: Davinah

Ingredients

Chicken Wing Seasoning

• 2.5 - 3 lbs chicken wings cut into drum and flat sections
• 2 tbsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Sea Salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Keto "Honey" Sriracha Sauce

• 1/4 cup ChocZero Honest Syrup Caramel
• 3 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Sauce
• 1 tbsp Unseasoned rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1/2 tsp Pure Sesame Oil
• 2 tbsp Green onions optional, sliced for serving
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional, for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
• Mix all of the wing seasonings in a large mixing bowl
• Dry the chicken wings with a paper towel
• Add the wings to the bowl with the seasoning and toss to coat
• Add the wings to a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake the wings for 30 minutes.
• Use a tong to flip each wing to their other side. Bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until you reach your desired level of crispiness.
• Whisk all of the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl
• When you are ready to eat, toss the wings in the sauce. Serve immediately to maintain a sticky, crunchy texture
• Top these wings with freshly sliced green onions and/or sesame seeds

Recipe Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Keto "Honey" Sriracha Chicken Wings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 94mg 31%

Sodium 656mg 27%

Potassium 619mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 0g

Protein 22g 44%

Vitamin A 7.5%

Vitamin C 7.4%

Calcium 20.3%

Iron 10.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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