How do you bake wings so they get crispy?

Make sure that you dry the wings really well and use the baking powder to create a nice and crispy skin.

What is the best temperature for baking wings?

You want the temperature to be as hot as your air fryer gets! Most air fryers do not go above 400 degrees F. so these keto baked wings are baked at that temperature. If you bake your wings in the oven, aim for 425 degrees F. and if your oven has a convection feature, use it!

How do I separate whole wings?

Flip the whole chicken wing over so it is skin side down and you can easily see the joints. Use your fingers to locate the first ridge between the drumette and the wing portions. Place a sharp knife just beside this ridge and cut through the gap in the joint. Next, locate the gap between the wing and the wing tip portions. Cut through this joint to separate the two pieces.

Should I keep the wing tip?

The wing tip contains very little meat so I do not suggest using it as part of this recipe as it will dry out very quickly. However, you can always freeze the leftover wing tips and use them to make chicken broth or homemade bone broth.

Keto Air Fryer Cool Ranch Chicken Wings

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken wings, split
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch Dry Seasoning, divided
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion flakes or powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter, unsalted

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Instructions

If needed, separate the drumsticks from the wings by cutting through the joint. Dry the wings well with paper towels and toss them in the baking powder.
Mix together 1 tablespoon Ranch Dry Seasoning (reserving 1 tablespoon of Ranch mix for later), smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion flakes and salt and toss the wings in the seasoning, making sure that they are all evenly coated.
Arrange wings, in a single layer in the air fryer basket and bake, at 400 degrees F. for 18-24 minutes, turning the wings over at the halfway point.
Once the wings are cooker, remove the air fryer basket and set it on a cutting board. Melt the butter (do not clean out the air fryer) in the bottom of the air fryer with 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix. Stir until combined. Tip the wings from the air fryer basket back into the main air fryer bowl and toss with the Cool Ranch sauce until all the wings have been coated.
Optional - If desired, set the air fryer to "broil" and broil until nice and crispy.

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Meals, Appetizer
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American, Fall
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
Calories: 235
Sugar: 0.2
Fat: 16
Carbohydrates: 1.8
Fiber: 0.3
Protein: 20