Best Keto Chinese Sticky Chicken Wings (2024)

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These delicious wings are oven-baked to crispiness then smothered in a Chinese sticky glaze. This dish is a modern twist on traditional Keto-friendly Chinese food. You can prepare these low-carb wings in under 40 minutes using a handful of staple Asian ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. This recipe also includes honey-flavored sugar-free syrup for a touch of sweetness, but you can simply replace it with any Keto-friendly sweetener on hand. You can serve these irresistible wings alongside other Keto Chinese food or as a main dish.

Are chicken wings Keto-friendly?

Many chicken wing recipes are not Keto-friendly because they are tossed in cornstarch or flour to help obtain a crispy coating. These Keto wings rely on baking until the skin is crisp and delicious.

What can you serve with these crispy Keto wings?

These Keto wings are phenomenal on their own and taste great with various sides. Try pairing this meal with one of Carb Manager’s Keto Chinese food recipes. We recommend this Keto garlic and chili green beans recipe: https://my.carbmanager.com/meals/my-foods?dialog=food-detail:ug:44472a93d4f5432192c0964acc1d0630

Can you omit the xanthan gum from this recipe?

Unfortunately, you cannot. The xanthan gum thickens the sauce and gives it that stickiness associated with many Chinese dishes. Without it, the sauce won’t stick to the wings. Start with ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum and let the sauce simmer. Test it by dipping one wing in; if the sauce doesn’t stick to the chicken, you may add another ¼ tsp of xanthan gum to the sauce and let it simmer again.

Is this Keto Chinese chicken recipe gluten-free?

The only ingredient containing gluten in this recipe is soy sauce. Soy sauce is usually made of fermented soybeans and wheat. To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the regular soy sauce with the same amount of gluten-free soy sauce or 1/3 cup tamari.