Indulge in the irresistible taste of Buffalo wings without compromising your keto lifestyle. These crispy, deep-fried chicken wings, coated in a tangy, spicy Buffalo sauce, are a perfect low-carb appetizer or meal.
This is part of our keto chicken recipe collection, where you’ll also find my keto Texas BBQ wings, cheesy keto parmesan wings, and delicious pan-fried chicken wings.
Simple Ingredients, Bold Flavors
Our Keto Buffalo Wings recipe calls for readily available ingredients that pack a punch of flavor.
- Chicken Wings: The star of the show. Choose high-quality, fresh chicken wings.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper create a savory base for the wings.
- Olive Oil: Helps the seasonings adhere and adds a subtle richness.
- Butter: Melted butter adds a luscious touch to the Buffalo sauce.
- Hot Sauce is the key to that signature Buffalo flavor. Choose your favorite brand and adjust the amount to your desired level of heat.
How To Make The Best Keto Buffalo Wings
Making keto Buffalo wings is a breeze, even for beginner cooks.
- Prep the Chicken Wings: Trim the wing tips and separate the wingettes and drumettes.
- Marinate: Toss the chicken pieces with the seasonings and olive oil, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Deep Fry: Preheat your deep fryer to 180C/355F and fry the chicken wings in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce: Combine the melted butter and hot sauce and toss the crispy wings until they are evenly coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Keto Buffalo wings immediately with your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce, such as blue cheese dressing or ranch.
Tips for Crispy Wings
- Don’t overcrowd the fryer: Frying the chicken wings in batches ensures they cook evenly and achieve that desirable crispiness.
- Check for doneness: To ensure the chicken is fully cooked, cut into a piece near the bone—the bone should no longer be pink.
- Customize the heat: Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level. For an extra kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Get creative with dipping sauces: Experiment with different keto-friendly dipping sauces, such as homemade ranch, avocado crema, or spicy mayo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Buffalo wings are inherently keto-friendly. They are primarily protein and fat with minimal carbohydrates. Use a sugar-free hot sauce and serve them with keto-approved dipping sauces.
Yes, you can achieve crispy baked Buffalo wings by following a keto-friendly baking recipe. Preheat your oven to a high temperature, toss the wings in baking powder and seasonings, and bake them on a wire rack until golden brown and crispy.
More Keto Chicken Recipes
Enjoy our other delicious keto-friendly chicken recipes:
- One Pan Creamy Boneless Chicken Thighs
- Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs
- Keto Fried Chicken Thigh
- Keto Tandoori Chicken
Keto Buffalo Chicken Wings
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Ingredients
- 4 lb Chicken Wings
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz Butter melted
- 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
Instructions
- Trim the wing tips off the chicken wings and split the wing into the wingette and drumette.
- Place the wingettes and drumettes into a bowl and marinate in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and oil. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your deep fryer to 180C/355F.
- Deep fry the wingettes and drumettes (in batches if your fryer is small) for around 6-8 minutes. To check if they are done, cut the meat on a diagonal down to the bone – if the bone is red the chicken requires more cooking.
- Mix the hot sauce and melted butter and toss the wings through it. We recommend serving it with our Feta Cheese Dressing.
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Those look delicious! We love wings!
OMG! I love this recipe, and I have been looking for it for the past 2 hours! I will never lose it again! Thank you 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Melissa! I’m so glad you love it 🙂
loved them highly recommend this !!!
Thanks for your kind words, Sonja!
Buffalo wings are one of my all time fave foods. Newer to keto and was wondering which oils could be used for frying.
Excellent recipe, i added some orange zest, cilantro and fresh garlic to mine. I also was much heavier on the hot sauce. Better wings than i had ever had even non Keto.
Those additions sound great! Thanks for your kind words Edgar 🙂
Cheers, thanks for the tip Beckerist.
We’ll definitely give that a whirl. When we do we’ll post it here and credit you for it. : )