Crispy Almond-Crusted Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Juicy chicken wings coated in finely ground almonds and herbs, served with a tangy blue cheese dip for a satisfying keto appetizer. This American-inspired recipe (high protein, keto), ready in about 40 minutes, turns chicken wings, almonds, dried thyme into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g), drumettes and flats chicken wings
• 1/2 cup, finely ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (60g), crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
2. Step 2: Place ground almonds in a shallow dish. Press each wing into the almond mixture until fully coated.
3. Step 3: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
4. Step 4: While wings cook, whisk together 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve wings hot with blue cheese dip for dipping, ensuring the dip is cool enough to eat comfortably.