Keto Garlic Parmesan Wings (Print Version)

Juicy wings roasted with garlic parmesan butter, paired with fresh celery and creamy ranch dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Wings

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 0.25 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder

→ Garlic Parmesan Butter

07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
12 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Sides

13 - 2 cups celery sticks
14 - 0.5 cup keto-friendly ranch dressing

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and position a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and baking powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While wings roast, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes.
05 - Transfer roasted wings to a large bowl. Pour garlic parmesan butter over wings and toss thoroughly to coat.
06 - Serve wings immediately with celery sticks and keto-friendly ranch dressing on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Incredibly crispy results without the need for a deep fryer.
  • Perfectly balanced flavors of fresh garlic, nutty Parmesan, and aromatic herbs.
  • Low-carb and gluten-free, with only 3g of carbohydrates per serving.
02 -
  • For extra crispy wings, let them air-dry, uncovered, in the refrigerator for several hours before roasting.
  • Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor in the butter sauce.
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