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Keto-Friendly Crispy Chicken Wings Air Fryer Recipe

This crispy and flavorful carnivore diet air fryer recipe features juicy chicken wings coated in savory bacon drippings for a rich, satisfying bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • 4-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken wings
  • 4 slices bacon for drippings
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Cook the bacon: In a skillet or oven, cook the bacon until crispy, rendering the fat. Reserve the bacon drippings in a small bowl.
  • Season the wings: Rub the chicken wings generously with salt.
  • Coat with bacon drippings: Toss the wings in the bacon drippings to ensure they’re evenly coated.
  • Cook the wings: Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden and crispy.
  • Serve: Once cooked, drizzle any remaining bacon drippings over the wings and serve hot.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Garlic Bacon Drippings: Add minced garlic to the bacon drippings before tossing with the wings for extra flavor.
  • Spicy Wings: Add cayenne pepper or paprika to the wings before cooking for a spicy kick.
  • Cheesy Wings: Sprinkle grated Parmesan on the wings during the last minute of cooking for a cheesy finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalProtein: 40gFat: 48g
Keyword air fryer meat recipes, bacon fat chicken wings, Carnivore air fryer wings, Keto bacon wings, Low-carb air fryer chicken wings
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