Keto Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings, Crispy Baked
Organic chicken wings seasoned with paprika and chili powder, wrapped in thick-cut bacon, and baked until crispy. Served with a creamy avocado-lime dip made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh parsley. Low-carb, high-fat comfort food ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Bell & Evans Organic Cut Wingsany bone-in, skin-on chicken wing1:1poultry
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- 1 T kosher salt
- 1 T black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 lb thick-cut baconstandard bacon1:1pork
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- ¼ cup hot saucebuffalo sauce or cayenne pepper mixed with butter1:1condimentadds dairy
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- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- juice of half a lime
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp black pepper and salt combined
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Coat the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
Pat wings dry and place in a large mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Cut bacon strips in half. Wrap each chicken wing with one half strip of bacon, tucking the end under the wing to prevent unraveling.
- 4
Arrange wrapped wings on the prepared wire rack.
- 5
Brush wings with hot sauce.
- 6
Bake for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.
- 7
While wings bake, combine avocado, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Transfer dip to a serving bowl and top with fresh parsley.
- 9
Serve dip alongside the baked wings.
Tips
Pat wings completely dry before seasoning for crispier bacon.
Tuck bacon ends firmly under wings to keep them from unraveling during baking.
Check wings at the 22-minute mark to ensure even cooking and prevent over-browning.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftover wings and dip in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat wings in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes to restore crispness.
Wrap wings in bacon and season up to 4 hours before baking. Prepare the avocado dip up to 2 hours ahead; press plastic wrap directly onto surface to prevent browning.
Serve wings hot on a platter with the avocado dip on the side. Garnish dip with fresh parsley and a lime wedge.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip patting wings dry to avoid soggy, non-crispy bacon.
Do not leave bacon ends loose to avoid them unwrapping during baking.
Do not brush wings until just before baking to avoid the hot sauce evaporating.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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