Low Carb Buffalo Hot Wings |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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You can bake or fry these. If you fry them they are crispier and more flavorful, although baking cuts down on fat. Ingredients:
3 lbs chicken wings, separated and tips discarded |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
4 ounces unsalted butter, melted |
1/2 cup louisiana hot sauce (like frank's or crystal brand but not tabasco) |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) |
1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1/2 cup low-carb blue cheese salad dressing (optional) or 1/2 cup low carb ranch salad dressing (optional) |
4 -5 celery ribs, cut into sticks (optional) |
Directions:
1. While chicken is cooking, mix together melted butter, hot sauce, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce and keep warm; prepare celery and dressing/dip and set aside.
2. Rinse chicken wings and pat dry.
3. Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
4. Deep-fry wings in at least 3 inches of hot oil for about 20 minutes or bake for about 35-45 minutes at 375-400F until cooked through and crispy.
5. Drain chicken wings on paper or paper toweling.
6. Place wings in a large mixing bowl and toss with wing sauce until evenly coated, or serve separately as a dip.
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