Crispy Chicken Wings (Dry Rub or Buffalo, No Sweet Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breading or flour coating. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Deep-fried or baked chicken wings, served plain with a dry rub or tossed in a classic buffalo sauce (butter and hot sauce). Crucially, no breading, sweet glazes, or high-carb dipping sauces. A ubiquitous pub food across Canada.
Key ingredients
Chicken wings, cooking oil, dry rub spices (e.g., paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper), butter, hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot).
How to make it keto
Request no breading or flour coating. Choose a dry rub or classic buffalo sauce (ensure it contains no sugar). Avoid all sweet sauces (honey garlic, BBQ, sweet chili). Ask for celery sticks and a low-carb blue cheese dressing (check for sugar).
Watch out for
Breading or flour coating on wings. Sugary sauces (honey garlic, BBQ, sweet chili, teriyaki). Some blue cheese dressings contain hidden sugars.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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