These are the perfect wings. They’re crispy and so flavorful, then paired with a dreamy creamy sauce that’s dairy-free. This healthy rub is nightshade and sugar-free, which makes these crispy keto wings anti-inflammatory and really, really good for you. Also, really delicious. Your family will fight over who gets the last one!
Best Healthy Wings EVER
I’m not sure why I’m so late to the wing game, but I came in swinging. Ever since I made my Crispy Ginger Lime Chicken Wings, we’re obsessed. Well, I’m obsessed, and my husband isn’t mad about it! These crispy keto wings are crunchy perfection. They really satisfy that need for crispy or crunchy food that I get on keto. I have JUST begun to add nuts back into my diet, so for a long time, pork rinds were my only solace.
When I make wings I am always so surprised at how they satisfy the meal and snack craving all at once. The flavor possibilities are endless, oh yes, more recipes to come! These wings are a win for the whole family! Even Jack, my almost 5-year-old, gobbled up like 8 of them! Bonus, they’re not fried. These crispy keto wings are BAKED BABY!
Why Dry Rub?
Because EXTRA CRISPY is everything. Then you can dunk these wings in this put on all things good creamy sauce that can I just say makes this whole wing situation a full meal. The dry rub is nightshade and sugar-free because, hello… it’s me! That’s how we roll at the castaway kitchen! The mix is made of turmeric, cumin, mustard powder, Chinese 5 spice and black pepper! MMMmmmMM! Using my favorite baking powder, dehydration and bake method, this recipe is rock solid.
The Sauce
Creamy, silky, cool and garlicky. The sauce is a combination of soaked cashews, fresh avocado, raw garlic and avocado oil. A concoction that blends up in minutes. It’s almost mayo-like but not greasy or heavy although it packs lots of yummy fats and potassium. The perfect sauce to make these wings a complete meal. Also doubles as a killer salad dressing or mayo for my egg-free folks! The crispy dry rub wings combined with the creamy sauce is a magical combination!
AIP Modifications
- Omit the mustard, black pepper, 5 spice and cumin.
- Use ground ginger, onion powder, and a pinch of nutmeg instead.
- For the sauce, omit the cashews and use coconut cream. Omit the mustard seed powder. Viola!
If you have questions about the prep method, check out my Ginger Lime Wings, the post has step by step and a video: CLICK HERE.
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Crispy Keto Wings with Creamy Garlic Sauce
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 90
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Crispy Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (see recipe above)
- 2 teaspoons fine Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup whole cashews
- 1 cup filtered water
- (or 6 ounces homemade cashew milk)
- 1/2 large hass avocado
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine Himalayan salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 250F.
- Cut the wings at the joints to separate the wingettes and the drumettes and remove the wing tips.
- In a small bowl combine all of the rub ingredients (baking powder, salt, spices).
- Add all of the wingettes and drumettes to a large bowl. Add the dry rub and toss well to coat the wings. Add in the avocado oil and toss to coat.
- Place racks over your sheet pan, and lightly grease. Arrange your wings on the racks.
- With one rack in the middle and the other on the bottom, put your sheet pans in the oven and roast at 250F for 30 minutes.
- Switch the pans from racks and then crank the heat up to 425F. Roast for 40 minutes.
- Remove the sheet pans from the oven and use a spatula to gently separate the wings from the racks.
- While the wings cook, put the cashew to soak. Submerge them in water and sprinkle with salt. After 30 minutes drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve the wings with the cool garlic sauce on the side.
- Dip, eat, enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 695
- Fat: 60g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 49g
Valerie says
So are they cooked on the rack or the sheet pan? If rack is sheet pan just to catch dripping?
Or may direct me to a picture. Btw obsessed with your pork Asian patties and sauce. Your a genius!!!
Cristina says
Google baking rack or cooling rack…. that is what you need.
AsHley says
I made these tonight and even with forgetting the baking powder 🙁 they were awesOme!!
Cristina says
Sweet!!!!
Ruthie Bertone says
These wings were deliciois and came out Ao crispy!! ?
Cristina says
Thank you!
Ashley Littlefield says
My family loves these wings even without the sauce. So delicious!
Cristina says
Yeayy us too!!
Dianna says
These were a DELICIOUS treat for Mother’s Day! Perfectly crispy and perfectly seasoned.
Cristina says
yeahhh Thank you!
ChihYu says
Love crispy wings. They look so delicious !
tina says
So perfect for my next party! everyone loves wings!
Cristina says
A crowd pleaser for sure!
K.N. says
Is there any sub for nUts? For thOse with allErgies for the sauce?
Cristina says
You can omit the cashews, use coconut cream instead
Katja says
Wings are totally my jam. Your recipe looks delish!!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
We’re crazy about chicken wings around here, but I’m so glad you did a baked version because I hate deep frying! I also love anything with 5-spice, so I know these are going to disappear in about 2 seconds!
Melissa @Real nutritious living says
i am obsessed with wings and can’t wait to make these!
Irena Macri says
You are crushing the chicken wing game lately. I already know I’d be licking my fingers after these. Looks SO good and that sauce is dreamy.
Jo Romero says
These look incredible – love them. Have pinned to try them – love the sound of that dip, too!
Jean says
Looks amazing! I recently learned the baking powder trick for cripsy Wings and i love it So much.
Cristina says
Such a good trick! Especially with homemade corn-free baking powder!
Tessa Simpson says
Oh yes, DEFINITELY want this!! The creamy sauce looks to die for!! PINNING to try!
Princess says
Can Olive oil be used in place of avocado oil? Tried avocado oil once and it did not agree with me at all. May have been the brand, but since then I have not tried it again
Cristina says
Hi! I don’t recommend cooking at high temperatures with olive oil as it can oxidize. Try liquid coconut oil, lard, tallow or bacon fat instead.