Keto Fried Chicken
Fried chicken keto is crispy and golden on the outside, juicy and delicious on the inside. This low carb fried chicken with almond flour is so good you won’t even guess it’s low carb. The almond flour coating is seasoned perfectly to complement the chicken without overwhelming the flavor. This keto fried chicken is finger-licking good.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken thighs and drumstick skin on and bone in
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
- Chopped parsley to garnish
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Trim the excess fat and pat dry the chicken with a kitchen towel and set it aside.
- Prepare the breading station: In a bowl, combine heavy cream, egg, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. In another bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Set it aside.
- Dip the chicken in the heavy cream mixture, coat them evenly, and then dredge the chicken in the almond flour mixture and gently press it until evenly coated. Repeat the same with the remaining chicken.
- Place the breaded chicken in a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil to deep fry the chicken.
- Gently add the breaded chicken into the oil and deep fry on a medium flame for 3-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked and crispy and golden.
- Once done, transfer the fried chicken to a serving platter, garnish with parsley, and serve it with ketchup and lemon wedges on the sides.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before dredging.
- Use one hand for the wet ingredients and one hand for the dry ingredients.
- Adjust the seasonings to your taste. You can add your favorite herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, etc.
- Let the breaded chicken set on a baking rack in your fridge for 10 minutes before cooking.
- Use crushed pork rinds for an even crunchier coating.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying. Cook in batches if needed.
- Drain the keto fried chicken on a baking rack or a plate lined with paper towels for a few minutes before serving to remove excess oil.
- Cook chicken to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F when checked with a digital meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Calories: 1390kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 118g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 434mg | Sodium: 1744mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3208IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 795mg | Iron: 6mg