Keto Omaha

Craving sticky, flavorful wings without the carbs? These Keto Korean Sticky Wings are crispy, coated in a bold, sweet, spicy, umami-packed sauce, and perfect for game day, dinner, or snacking! Oven-baked or air-fried, they’re 100% keto-friendly with only 2g net carbs per serving!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

🍗 For the Crispy Wings:

• 2 lbs chicken wings (drums & flats)

• 1 tablespoon baking powder (for crispiness)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

🔥 For the Keto Korean Sticky Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)

• 2 tablespoons sugar-free gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup or allulose

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)

• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)

• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (to thicken, optional)

🥣 For Garnish:

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

• 2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Wings for Maximum Crispiness:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (or set air fryer to 375°F).

• Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.

• Toss wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.

💡 Why Baking Powder? It helps the skin crisp up beautifully!

Cooking Methods:

🔥 Oven Method:

• Line a baking sheet with a wire rack and place wings in a single layer.

• Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.

🔥 Air Fryer Method:

• Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

• Cook at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Increase heat to 400°F and cook for 5-7 more minutes until crispy.

2️⃣ Make the Keto Korean Sticky Sauce:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together coconut aminos, sugar-free gochujang, sugar-free maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

• Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

• If needed, whisk in ½ teaspoon xanthan gum to thicken the sauce.

3️⃣ Coat the Wings in the Sticky Sauce:

• Once the wings are crispy and golden, toss them in the warm Korean sticky sauce until fully coated.

4️⃣ Garnish & Serve!

• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

• Serve hot with a side of cucumber slices or keto kimchi!

🔥 Pro Tip: Want extra heat? Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – 1/4 of Wings with Sauce)

• Calories: ~320

• Protein: ~28g

• Fat: ~20g

• Net Carbs: ~2g