Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Hot Wings (Keto Low-Carb) is a quick and easy recipe that uses a marinade and dry rub to perfectly season the chicken. A recipe for homemade keto ranch dressing is also included. These wings have less than 1 gram of carbs per serving! You decide whether you prefer mild wings or spicy. These wings are low-fat, ketogenic, gluten-free, and perfect for ketosis diets.
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I’m no stranger to chicken wings. You will also love my Air Fryer Crispy Fried Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, and Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipes.
I just can’t get enough of my air fryer! Fried chicken has always been one of my favorite foods. There are so many ways to make fried chicken wings, including this buffalo chicken method which is completely keto-friendly and low carb.
These wings are practically carb free, with each serving having less than one gram of carbs.
Keto (Low-Carb) Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings Tips
- Consider marinating your chicken wings.
- You can make the chicken wings as spicy as you like or not spicy at all.
- Pay attention to the state of the chicken while cooking and determine how long it will need to cook.
I love to marinate chicken wings. This helps add flavor to the chicken and produces so much flavor. If you wish to marinate, drizzle the soy sauce over the chicken in a Ziploc bag.
Next, add the seasonings and shake. Remove all of the air from the bag and seal. Store in the fridge for at least an hour to overnight.
You can make these wings as spicy as you wish. I like to use Frank’s RedHots and the sauce comes in a variety of flavors and spice levels. If you wish to keep the wings low-carb, be sure to read the labels carefully for any sugar that may be included.
Cook the chicken to your desired level of crunch. Every air fryer is different. The same exact cooking time isn’t going to work for every brand.
I have the Power Air Fryer and Black + Decker. The Black + Decker cooks food a lot faster than the Power Air Fryer, even when using the same temperature. Use your judgment to determine if the chicken has finished cooking.
Poke the chicken with a fork to determine if it’s crisp. Also, poke the inside with a fork. If the juice from the chicken runs clear, it has finished cooking. Also, maybe examine the inside of a wing to be sure it is no longer pink or red.
Keto Ranch Dressing
I also decided to make a keto low-carb ranch dressing to pair with these buffalo wings. It can be really frustrating to search for a ranch dressing that is low-sugar. So why not make your own?
I combined a handful of ingredients, many of which I had on hand at home, and it turned out perfectly! I actually prefer this dressing to store-bought and I wish I had come up with this recipe sooner!
I have made keto-ish ranch dressing as a dipping sauce in the past using the seasoning packets from Hidden Valley. The dip was great, but the carb count just isn’t as low as I would like it to be.
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Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Hot Wings (Keto Low-Carb)
Ingredients
- 16 chicken wings drummettes party wings
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Montreal Grill Mates Chicken Seasoning to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- pepper to taste
- Cooking Oil I like olive oil
- 1/4 cup Frank’s RedHots buffalo wing sauce
Instructions
Air Fryer
- Drizzle the soy sauce over the chicken. This will help produce juicy chicken and adds flavor.
- Season the chicken with the chicken seasoning to taste, garlic powder, and pepper to taste.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer. It is ok to stack the chicken on top of each other.
- Spray cooking oil over the top of the chicken.
- Cook the chicken for five minutes on 400 degrees. Remove the pan and shake the chicken to ensure all of the pieces are fully cooked.
- Return the chicken to the air fryer. Allow the chicken to cook an additional five minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer.
- Glaze each piece of chicken with the buffalo wing sauce.
- Return the chicken to the air fryer. Cook for seven to twelve minutes until the chicken reaches your desired crisp and is no longer pink on the inside.
- Cool before serving.
Baking
- Follow the same seasoning instructions above.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes on 375 degrees until the chicken is crisp.
Notes
Keto (Low-Carb) Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings Tips
- Consider marinating your chicken wings.
- You can make the chicken wings as spicy as you like or not spicy at all.
- Pay attention to the state of the chicken while cooking and determine how long it will need to cook. Every air fryer is different and cook times will not match exactly. Poke the chicken with a fork to determine if it’s crisp. Also, poke the inside with a fork. If the juice from the chicken runs clear, it has finished cooking. Also, maybe examine the inside of a wing to be sure it is no longer pink or red.
Dini
I haven’t yet converted to air fryers, but your recipes are making me regret taking so long! 🙂
I’m a big fan of buffalo wings and I love the sound of this low-carb version! Thanks so much for this recipe, these are perfect for tailgating season!
Tracy
These were excellent. My whole picky family loved them! The only modification I made was some extra of that fabulous marinade as a glaze (adding melted butter to it and a bit more soy sauce to temper the heat), and I glazed the chicken with this instead of hot sauce. They were delicious!! I can’t wait to try some more of your recipes!!
staysnatched
Glad you enjoyed it! So excited for you try more recipes!
Sandra
I think I’ll be giving my air fryer a workout making these delicious Buffalo Chicken Hot Wings! I could eat a dozen myself, especially knowing these babies are low carb!
Melanie
in your video you use baking powder however in your instructions above you do not. also in your instructions you have in step 1 place chicken in air fryer and again in step 4
staysnatched
There is no video for this recipe. I’m not sure what you are referring to when you say I used baking powder in the video because there is no video. Yes, you remove the chicken and flip it several times. You also remove the chicken from the air fryer to coat it in buffalo sauce and return it to the air fryer.
Deborah
I’m confused, It does appear your Steps 1 and 4 are repeated and in the wrong order. Shouldn’t you put the dry rub on THEN place wings in the fryer? Then apply the soy sauce, cooking oil and start to cook. Please clarify! I’m so looking forward to trying this!
staysnatched
This is my preferred method. It is not out of order. Everything is written exactly the way I make my recipe. I always apply the soy sauce first when seasoning all of my chicken wings (this isn’t the only recipe in which it is used). If you would prefer to do it the way you described, do what works best for you.
Deborah
My apologies! I just realized I was going by the print copy of the recipe. The printable version of your recipe differs from your “web” version.
Christy
You have perfected the air fryer wing! I just tried your 5 + 5 + 12 min approach; best wings I’ve ever made at home. #mommyendorsed
staysnatched
Wonderful! I’m glad you liked the approach.
Anonymous
Airfryer for life! You have converted me – great recipe #Ineveruserecipes #makingfoodthewaythatwaspreviouslysuccesful
Heather Burnett
AMAZING!!!! Fabulous recipe!
staysnatched
Glad you enjoyed it!
LINDA
LOOKING FORWARD TO MAKING THESE FOR THE SUPER BOWL. WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT COMES OUT.
staysnatched
Yes! Please do!