How many carbs are in carnivore chicken wings?

Each serving has 0g net carbs (0g total carbs), making this a true carnivore dish. One serving (about 1/4 of the batch) provides roughly 412 calories, 32g protein, and 31g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings.

Why do you add baking powder to chicken wings?

Baking powder raises the skin's pH and helps it dry out and brown, producing that deep-fried-style crunch in the oven—no flour or breading needed. It contributes no meaningful carbs. Always use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.

Are these wings strict-carnivore friendly?

Yes. The base recipe is just chicken, salt, and butter. For the strictest carnivore approach, replace the butter with melted beef tallow and leave out the optional black pepper and garlic powder, which are plant-derived seasonings.

Carnivore Chicken Wings: 0g Net Carbs

Name: Carnivore Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 2 lbs whole chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes); 1.5 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp baking powder (aluminum-free, for crisping); 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or beef tallow for strict carnivore); 0.5 tsp coarse black pepper (optional); 0.5 tsp garlic powder (optional, omit for strict carnivore)

Carnivore Chicken Wings

Ultra-crispy oven-baked chicken wings seasoned with just salt and butter—pure carnivore comfort food with 0g net carbs per serving. Shatteringly crackly skin, juicy meat, and a rich basting of melted butter. Ready in about 55 minutes from tray to table.

Jordan Lee

Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026

10 min

Prep

45 min

Cook

55 min

Ready in

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Nutrition per serving

Net carbs

Fiber

Total carbs

32g

Protein

31g

Fats

412

Calories

Per serving · makes 4. Values are estimates; brands vary.

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These oven-baked carnivore wings prove you don't need sauce, flour, or sugar to get restaurant-level crunch—just chicken, salt, and butter. They're the ultimate zero-carb, high-protein comfort food for keto and carnivore eaters alike.

Instructions

Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels—dry skin is the key to crispiness. Place them in a large bowl.

Sprinkle the sea salt and baking powder over the wings and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) to dry the skin further. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Bake the wings on the center rack for 25 minutes, then flip each piece and bake another 18–20 minutes until deeply golden and the skin is crackly.

Transfer the hot wings to a clean bowl, pour over the melted butter, and toss to coat. Season with black pepper and garlic powder if using.

Let rest 5 minutes so the skin sets, then serve hot.

Tips & notes

The baking powder is what creates the shatteringly crisp skin—make sure it's aluminum-free so there's no metallic aftertaste. For a strict carnivore version, swap the butter for melted beef tallow and skip the optional garlic/pepper.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat at 400°F for 8–10 minutes to bring back the crunch—avoid the microwave, which makes the skin rubbery.

An air fryer works great too: 380°F for about 22 minutes, shaking halfway, then toss in butter.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in carnivore chicken wings?: Each serving has 0g net carbs (0g total carbs), making this a true carnivore dish. One serving (about 1/4 of the batch) provides roughly 412 calories, 32g protein, and 31g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings.
Why do you add baking powder to chicken wings?: Baking powder raises the skin's pH and helps it dry out and brown, producing that deep-fried-style crunch in the oven—no flour or breading needed. It contributes no meaningful carbs. Always use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
Are these wings strict-carnivore friendly?: Yes. The base recipe is just chicken, salt, and butter. For the strictest carnivore approach, replace the butter with melted beef tallow and leave out the optional black pepper and garlic powder, which are plant-derived seasonings.