# Keto Buffalo Wings

## Description
These crispy, tangy Buffalo wings are a classic American appetizer perfect for game day or entertaining. Made with a special almond flour coating instead of traditional breading, they deliver all the flavor and crunch you crave while keeping carbs minimal. The homemade buffalo sauce strikes the perfect balance between heat and buttery richness.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 485 per serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: American
- Health Score: 6.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fat: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Gluten-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 pounds chicken wings (separated into drumettes and flats)
- 0.5 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot recommended)
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 pieces celery sticks (for serving)
- 0.5 cup blue cheese dressing (sugar-free, for serving)

## Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
2. Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin.
3. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Add wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the seasoning mixture.
5. Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece for air circulation.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. While wings are baking, prepare buffalo sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Whisk until combined and remove from heat.
8. Remove wings from oven and immediately toss with buffalo sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated.
9. Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side.

## Allergen Information
Contains: dairy, tree nuts

## Tags
keto, low-carb, game-day, party-food, buffalo, chicken, spicy, gluten-free

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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