These Keto Chicken Wings are oven-baked yet so crispy and taste as if you got them from your favorite restaurant.  I first made them for several of our friends, and these keto crispy chicken wings were gone in minutes.  I bet you and your loved ones and friends will enjoy them too!

Break Down of Chicken Wings

If you’re buying chicken wings initially, you could be surprised cause they look different than you receive them at a restaurant.  You’ll simply need to break them down yourself, which will be very easy.

Chicken wings are composed of three parts:

• Drumette – This part is attached to the wing of the chicken and seems like a tiny drumstick.
• Flat (or wingette) – in the middle area of the chicken wing, and appears like a flat oval.
• Tip – This is actually the very end of the chicken wing, and it is pointy.

It’s hard to think that chicken wings could ever get crispy without the aid of flour or several other carb-rich ingredients, but with this specific keto chicken wings recipe, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Ingredients

For the Wings

• 3 lbs chicken wings

• 4 Tbsp melted butter (or ghee for paleo)

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• ⅓ tsp black pepper

• ⅓ tsp cayenne pepper

• ½ fresh chili pepper, finely chopped

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar substitute (like Swerve)

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• Juice of 1 lime

• ½ tsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Keto BBQ Sauce

• 1 cup sugar-free ketchup (homemade or store-bought)

• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free if available)

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar substitute

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

• Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. For extra flavor, lay lemon slices under the wings as they bake.

2. Prep the Wings

• Pat wings dry with paper towels — the drier they are, the crispier they’ll get.

• In a large bowl, toss wings with melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, chili pepper, ginger, sweetener, lemon juice, soy sauce, and lime juice until coated.

3. Bake the Wings

• Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.

• Bake 45–50 minutes, flipping once or twice, until golden and crisp.

4. Make the BBQ Sauce

• While wings cook, add ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, sweetener, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to a saucepan.

• Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

5. Serve

• Transfer wings to a platter. Drizzle with BBQ sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.

• Garnish with parsley and serve with lime wedges for a bright finish.

Tips & Make-Ahead

• Crispier Wings: Place the wings on a wire rack set over the baking sheet so air circulates while baking.

• Make Ahead: Sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving.

• Freezer Friendly: Cooked wings freeze well. Reheat in a 375°F oven until hot and crispy.

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Today I’m going to share Garlic Butter Steak Bites With the Spicy Marinade recipe. The beef bites are very tender and juicy and take only 10-15 minutes to make. They go perfectly well with potatoes for lunch and dinner!

Garlic butter steak bites are simple to make and delicious. It’s great for a busy weeknight dinner whenever you feel full course dinner is a lot to handle in the kitchen.

It’s super easy to make these marinated steak bites since it takes only about 10 minutes. The first thing you do is cut the sirloin steak into cubes ( bite-sized) and season them with salt, black pepper and smoked paprika.

The next phase is warming up a cast-iron skillet and cooking the steak bites with butter and garlic. To bring up the taste, I really like adding my homemade dry rub before serving. The results are tender, juicy, and so flavorful beef bites that everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 lb top sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

• 12 garlic cloves, peeled

• ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon homemade dry rub (or your favorite steak seasoning)

• 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped

• Juice of ½ lemon (or about 4 small squirts)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak

Place the steak cubes in a bowl. Season with smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and let sit while you prep the skillet.

2. Cook the Garlic

Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the butter, and once melted, add the garlic cloves. Stir for a minute until fragrant and lightly golden.

3. Sear the Steak Bites

Add the steak cubes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, stirring and tossing so the steak sears on all sides. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and dry rub, mixing well to coat.

4. Finish and Serve

Once the steak is cooked to your liking, stir in the fresh parsley. Remove from the heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

• Steak options: Ribeye or New York strip also work great for this recipe.

• Garlic tip: Leave cloves whole for a mellow flavor, or smash them slightly for more punch.

• Cooking level: For medium-rare bites, aim for about 3 minutes total; cook a bit longer if you prefer medium.

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Check out our most popular Garlic butter recipe so far here: Garlic Butter Juicy Pork Chops Recipe

Homemade Hostess Cupcake Recipe is creamy in the middle, an extra moist cake with a nice fudge ganache and the classic crisp vanilla swirl on the top. This isn’t one of my easiest recipes, considering there are many delicious components that make this delicious masterpiece. However, with a couple of shortcuts, this cake is easy to create.

Prepare Ahead Options For Hostess Cupcake Recipe:

• Create the swirl icing and cream filling and store them in an airtight container for up to five days ahead of time.
• Store the chopped chocolate in a sealed ziplock bag.
• Mix all dry ingredients (not the espresso) for the cake and store in an airtight container.

If you haven’t stuffed a cupcake before, it’s straightforward, no worries. There are a couple of ways you can do it. You can stick the piping bag ( with a metal tip) directly into the whole cake. Or, you could take away the tops of cupcakes by creating a cone shape, and add the filling, then replace the tops with some of the cake removed from the top.

Hostess Cupcake Recipe

For the Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups of flour, all-purpose
• 2 cups of sugar, granulated
• 1 cup of cocoa powder
• 2 tsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tsp of salt
• 2 heaped tsp of espresso powder
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 tsp of vanilla
• 1 cup boiling water, filtered

For the Cream Filling

• 2 cups of marshmallow creme
• 1/2 cup of stick butter
• 1 cup of sugar, powdered
• splash heavy cream

For the Chocolate Glaze

• 5 ounces of chopped Bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cups of heavy cream

For the Swirl Icing

• 1/4 cup of room-temperature butter
• 1 cup of sugar, powdered
• 1 Tbsp of heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pans:

   • Heat your oven to 325º F (163º C).
   • Line a muffin tin with cake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl of a stand mixer, combine the following:
     • Flour
     • Cocoa powder
     • Sugar
     • Baking powder
     • Baking soda
     • Salt
   • Use the paddle attachment to mix until well combined.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:

   • To the dry mixture, add:
     • Milk
     • Egg
     • Vegetable oil
     • Vanilla extract
   • Blend on medium speed until the mixture is well combined.

4. Prepare Espresso Water:

   • Boil water in a microwave-safe glass.
   • Remove from the microwave and stir in espresso powder until dissolved.

5. Combine Espresso Water with Batter:

   • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the boiling espresso water to the batter.
   • Increase the speed and mix for about one minute to aerate the batter.

6. Bake:

   • Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter.
   • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.

Creme Filling:

1. Mix Ingredients:

   • In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and marshmallow creme on medium speed until fluffy.
   • Reduce speed to low and gradually add powdered sugar.
   • Once combined, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 1-2 minutes until light and airy.

2. Prepare for Piping:

   • Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a large, round tip.
   • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Chocolate Glaze:

1. Prepare Chocolate:

   • Place chopped chocolate in a round bowl.

2. Heat Cream:

   • Microwave heavy cream until it simmers.
   • Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a moment.

3. Create Ganache:

   • Whisk the cream and chocolate until smooth.
   • Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.

Swirl Icing:

1. Mix Icing:
   • Beat all icing ingredients on medium speed until well combined and creamy.
   • Transfer to a piping bag with a small writing tip and set aside.

Assemble the Cupcakes:

1. Fill Cupcakes:

   • Cut a cone-shaped piece out of the top of each cupcake.
   • Pipe the creme filling into the holes.
   • Replace the cone top and press down to seal.

2. Add Chocolate Glaze:

   • Stir the ganache to ensure smoothness. Heat for 5 seconds if needed.
   • Dip the top of each cupcake into the ganache.
   • Allow excess to drip off and place on a cooling rack.

3. Chill:

   • Refrigerate the cupcakes for 15-16 minutes to set the ganache.

4. Decorate with Swirl Icing:

   • Pipe swirls across each cupcake with the prepared swirl icing.

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