These keto crispy air fryer chicken wings with mouth-watering dry rub seasoning are a game changer, ready in no time and bursting with flavour!! This easy air fryer recipe is so easy to make and so tasty, that it will become your new favorite way to cook chicken wings 😋Perfect finger food to have with your favorite sauce or just by themselves. Gluten-free & dairy-free.
I love to cook in the air fryer because it's a super quick and convenient way to prepare healthy food. It takes a fraction of the time than cooking in the oven, and it's way healthier (and less messy!) than frying.
For more healthy air fryer recipe ideas, you might want to check these air fryer roasted peppers, these crispy rice paper rolls with prawn & basil, or these 4-ingredients air fryer boneless pork ribs.
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- Why you will love this air fryer chicken wings recipe
- Ingredients
- Party wings VS whole chicken wings
- Substitutions and variations
- How to make this dry rub chicken wings recipe
- Sauce ideas for serving
- Equipment
- Storage
- Top tip to make the best chicken wings!
- FAQ's
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Why you will love this air fryer chicken wings recipe
These keto chicken wings have a crispy skin packed with flavor and delicious tender meat inside. It's a superb recipe for those following a low-carb or keto diet.
They are made with an easy and delicious homemade rub, which you can customize to suit the ingredients you have in your pantry.
Whether paired with your favorite dipping sauce or savored on their own, these gluten-free and dairy-free low-carb chicken wings are the perfect finger food for any occasion.
Ingredients
These keto chicken wings are made with simple ingredients that you can easily find at any grocery store:
- Chicken wings - you can either use the whole wing or party wings (more info below)
- Extra virgin olive oil
Dry rub ingredients
- Dried oregano
- Sea salt
- Ground black pepper
- Onion powder
- Mustard powder
- Garlic powder
- Paprika (sweet or smoked)
See recipe card for quantities.
Party wings VS whole chicken wings
Party wings refer to the middle larger part of the chicken wings, also called wingette or flat (showcased in the photos of this post), while the whole chicken wings also include the tip and the drumette. Most grocery stores sell both party wings and whole chicken wings. If you buy from your local butcher, you can ask them to cut the whole wings for you to get party wings. The other two parts are great to throw in a chicken stock or to air fry too!
The reason why I like to use party wings for this recipe is because they're easier to eat as finger food and also optimize the space in the air fryer basket, but feel free to use the whole chicken wing if that's your preference.
Substitutions and variations
I love the combination of dry rub ingredients that I suggest. The mustard powder definitely adds a special touch to it that it's so tasty! But feel free to get creative with the spices you have in your pantry. Some ideas are below...
- Make them spicy: by adding a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper
- Use other dried herbs: like thyme, rosemary, or Italian herbs instead of oregano
- Add an Asian touch: adding curry powder or turmeric powder
- Use a store-bought rub: you might have an amazing blend of spices that you want to use instead, and that's completely fine too!
How to make this dry rub chicken wings recipe
Believe me when I say that preparing these keto air fryer dry rub wings is so easy! It takes minimal effort and time.
Start by preparing the dry rub seasoning
Add all the dry rub ingredients to a small bowl, and combine well with a little spoon or fork.
Pat dry & oil the wings
Pat dry the chicken wings using paper towels. This step is important to remove the moisture from the wings and helps to get crispy skin. It is a must for best results so don't skip it!
Once you've pat-dried all the wings, transfer them to a large tray or mixing bowl (I find a tray works better). Pour the extra virgin olive oil over them, and combine well making sure all the wings are coated with oil. You can spray them with extra virgin olive oil spray instead if you have it at home.
Toss dry rub
Toss half of the dry rub mixture over the chicken wings, doing your best to spread it along all the wings. Flip the wings and toss the other half of the dry rub. Ensure all the wings are coated with the dry rub.
Air fry chicken wings
Transfer the wings to the air fryer basket making a single layer of wings. Cook in batches if required, depending on how big your air fryer is. Cook at 200C/392F for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through. The skin of the wings should be golden brown and the meat inside nice and tender.
*Please note that the cooking time might vary depending on your air fryer. Different air fryers have different power, hence it might take a bit longer to cook the wings.
Tip - It is important to make sure you cook the chicken wings on a single layer on the basket of the air fryer to get perfect crispy wings!!
Sauce ideas for serving
These crispy chicken wings are packed with flavor and delicious to be enjoyed by themselves or your favorite sauce.
They pair great with hot sauce for those liking a spicy touch. And for a homemade version try this Indonesian sambal sauce.
Tzatziki or savory coconut yogurt sauce works great too!
This homemade BBQ sauce for a classic and delicious sauce (please note this sauce has maple syrup and it's not keto, but you can substitute maple syrup for a keto-friendly sweetener)
Equipment
All you need to make these keto air fryer chicken wings with dry rub is...
- Small bowl and spoon to make the dry rub
- Paper towels to pat dry the skin of the wings
- Large bowl or tray to combine the wings with the dry rub
- Air fryer
Storage
Leftover wings or preparing ahead? No problem amigo, store the leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, simply reheat in the microwave for a couple of minutes or in the air fryer at 200C/392F for 5 minutes.
Top tip to make the best chicken wings!
To get perfect crispy wings it's a must to pat dry the wings with paper towels. This ensures excess moisture is removed, helping to get crispy skin.
Don't be shy with the amount of dry rub, coat them up baby! Be generous with the amount of dry rub to make these air fryer wings extra flavourful!
FAQ's
These dry rub wings have very little carbs. The chicken wings don't have carbs (they're fat and protein), and the dry rub contains a minimal amount of carbs, making this recipe keto-friendly.
Yes, chicken wings are perfect for a keto diet. Chicken wings themselves have no carbs, and the rub has minimal carbs (almost none!).
To get the dry seasoning to stick to the wings pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels, and then coat them in a little bit of olive oil. Then toss the dry rub over and the olive oil will help the dry rub stick to the skin, plus help to make the chicken wings crispier.
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Crispy Air Fryer Dry Rub Chicken Wings (Easy, Keto)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 serving 1x
- Category: Appetizer, light main
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These keto crispy air fryer chicken wings with mouth-watering dry rub seasoning are a game changer, ready in no time and bursting with flavour!! This easy air fryer recipe is so easy to make and so tasty, that it will become your new favorite way to cook chicken wings 😋Perfect finger food to have with your favorite sauce or just by themselves—Gluten-free & dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 10 chicken wings (I use party wings, but whole wing are also ok, more info on notes)
- 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
Dry rub ingredients
- 2 tsp of dried oregano
- ¾ tsp of sea salt
- 1 tsp of ground black pepper
- 1 tsp of onion powder
- 1 tsp of mustard powder
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of paprika
Instructions
- Start by preparing the dry rub seasoning: Add all the dry rub ingredients to a small bowl, and combine well with a little spoon or fork.
- Pat dry wings: Pat dry the chicken wings using paper towels. This step is important to remove the moisture from the wings and helps to get crispy skin. It is a must for best results so don't skip it!
- Oil wings: Transfer wings to a large mixing bowl or tray. Pour the extra virgin olive oil over them, and combine well making sure all the wings are coated with oil.
- Toss dry rub: Toss half of the dry rub mixture over the chicken wings, doing your best to spread it along all the wings. Flip the wings and toss the other half of the dry rub. Ensure all the wings are coated with the dry rub.
- Air fry: Transfer the wings to the air fryer basket making a single layer of wings. Cook in batches if required, depending on how big your air fryer is. Cook at 200C/392F for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through. The skin of the wings should be golden brown and the meat inside nice and tender.
Notes
- Party wings VS whole wings: Party wings refer to the middle larger part of the chicken wings, also called wingette or flat (showcased in the photos of this post), while the whole chicken wings also include the tip and the drumette. The reason why I like to use party wings for this recipe is because they're easier to eat as finger food and also optimize the space in the air fryer basket, but feel free to use the whole chicken wing if that's your preference.
- Dry rub: feel free to use other combination of spices that you have on your pantry or an already made dry rub mix.
- Don't be shy with the amount of dry rub, coat them up baby! Be generous with the amount of dry rub to make these air fryer wings extra flavourful!
- Please note that the cooking time might vary depending on your air fryer. Different air fryers have different power, hence it might take a bit longer to cook the wings.
- It is important to make sure you cook the chicken wings on a single layer on the basket of the air fryer to get perfect crispy wings!!
- Pairing sauce ideas: they pair great with hot sauce, tztatziki, savory coconut yogurt sauce or homemade BBQ sauce.
- Store the leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To reheat, simply reheat in the microwave for a couple of minutes or in the air fryer at 200C/392F for 5 minutes.
Will
I made these for my partner, so quick and easy!
Mady
Oh-MY! This recipe is amazing. I love the flavour the mustard powder gives to the seasoning. My kids devoured them!!