If you are following a ketogenic diet and craving some crispy fried chicken, you’ve come to the right place! This recipe will show you how to make delicious and crispy keto fried chicken using almond flour and a blend of spices. This recipe is perfect for anyone on a low-carb or keto diet and can be enjoyed as a main dish or a snack.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream.
- Dip each chicken drumstick into the egg mixture, then roll it in the almond flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken drumsticks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken drumsticks to a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until they are cooked through and crispy.
- Serve the keto fried chicken hot with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 1 drumstick
Calories: 340
Total fat: 25g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 160mg
Sodium: 400mg
Total carbohydrate: 4g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 25g
Servings:
This recipe makes 8 servings, with each serving consisting of one chicken drumstick.
