Description
These Keto Garlic Parmesan Wings are crispy, flavorful chicken wings tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce loaded with freshly grated Parmesan and Italian herbs. Roasted to golden perfection in the oven, they offer a satisfying low-carb snack or appetizer that pairs perfectly with celery sticks and keto-friendly ranch dressing for a deliciously indulgent keto-friendly treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wings
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder (optional)
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
To Serve
- 2 cups celery sticks
- 0.5 cup keto-friendly ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and position a wire rack on top to ensure the wings roast evenly and get crispy.
- Season Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl, then toss with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional aluminum-free baking powder until the wings are evenly coated.
- Roast Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Roast in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, turning the wings halfway through cooking. Roast until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Butter: While the wings are roasting, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, dried Italian herbs, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Coat Wings: When the wings are done roasting, transfer them to a large mixing bowl immediately. Pour the warm garlic Parmesan butter sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Serve the garlic Parmesan wings immediately alongside fresh celery sticks and keto-friendly ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Using aluminum-free baking powder helps achieve extra crispiness on the wings but can be omitted if not available.
- Be sure to pat the wings dry well before seasoning to ensure they get crispy during roasting.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes depending on your preferred spice level.
- Parmesan cheese should be freshly grated for the best flavor and texture in the butter sauce.
- This recipe is perfect for a low-carb or keto diet thanks to minimal carbs and the use of healthy fats.
