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Keto Fried Chicken is super easy to make using ingredients you probably already have on hand!


Keto Fried Chicken
{THM:S, Low Carb, Ketogenic, Grain-Free}

I have to say “thank you” to ya'll for the idea of Keto Fried Chicken.

Seriously.

A few weeks ago, I asked my facebook followers what “regular” foods you wanted to have a keto recipe for – and I was seriously overwhelmed by your responses.  (In the best way of course!)

My whole goal here is to create recipes that make your mouth water, and keeping them to Ketogenic Macros.

Keto Fried Chicken is super easy to make using ingredients you probably already have on hand!

Basically, I'm here to help YOU – and I appreciate ya'll letting me know exactly what you wanted!

In the comments of that Facebook post, one of my readers named Danielle, requested Keto Fried Chicken

So today, I give you: Keto Fried Chicken!

Pre-Keto, there was NOTHING that compared to KFC.  Their breading, their spices, even the sides (hello coleslaw, biscuits, mashed potatoes & gravy!) and how it's served spoke to my soul.  Seriously.

Keto Fried Chicken is super easy to make using ingredients you probably already have on hand!

But, since cornstarch, milk, and flour are all out when on Keto, I had to come up with an awesome alternative to the breading and methodology you would use making Copycat KFC in your own kitchen.

Here's what we ended up using:

For The Breading & Seasoning:
2 cups Pork Dust
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1 T Celery Salt
1 T Cracked Pepper
2 T Paprika
2 tsp Garlic Salt
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 cup Coconut Four

Everything Else:
3 lbs Chicken Legs, Thighs, Wings, Etc. (I used legs only, but all the pieces will work fine)
1 cup Coconut Flour (separate from the coconut flour above)
3 Eggs
1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

Directions:

Make the Pork Dust: Fill your blender (I have this one) to the brim with pork rinds.  I used 3 x 3.5 ounce plain bags of pork rinds.  Using a total of 10-11 ounces of pork rinds should give you about 2 cups of pork dust.  Blend until the pork rinds are crushed into breadcrumb-sized pieces.

Combine the pork dust, spices, and coconut flour in a shallow bowl or dish and set aside.

In a second shallow dish, combine the eggs and almond milk, whisking to combine.  Then, pour the 1 cup Coconut Flour in a 3rd Shallow Dish.

Begin by coating each piece of chicken in the plain coconut flour, then roll it in the egg wash, and end in the pork dust & seasonings.  Place each piece in your air fryer or regular fryer, and cook for approximately 40 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.  If using a different type of fryer, the cooking time/temperature may vary slightly.

I used this Air Fryer, and it worked great, but these air fryers are the newer versions that I've heard work MUCH better.  You can also fry this chicken in a traditional oil fryer.  No matter what method you use, always check the inner temperature of the chicken to make sure it hits 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Macros: (recipe makes 6, 2-leg servings)
597 Calories
34g Fat
1g Net Carbs (4g Total Carbs – 3g Fiber)
64g Protein

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Keto Fried Chicken
Author: Gretchen
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  40 mins
Total time:  50 mins
Serves: 12 pieces
 
Keto Fried Chicken (KFC) that can be made in the air fryer or regular fryer. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside!
Ingredients
  • For The Breading & Seasoning:
  • 2 cups Pork Dust
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp Dried Basil
  • ½ tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 T Celery Salt
  • 1 T Cracked Pepper
  • 2 T Paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • ½ cup Coconut Four
  • Everything Else:
  • 3 lbs Chicken Legs, Thighs, Wings, Etc. (I used legs only, but all the pieces will work fine)
  • 1 cup Coconut Flour (separate from the coconut flour above)
  • 3 Eggs
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
Instructions
  1. Make the Pork Dust: Fill your blender (I have this one) to the brim with pork rinds.  I used 3 x 3.5 ounce plain bags of pork rinds.  Using a total of 10-11 ounces of pork rinds should give you about 2 cups of pork dust.  Blend until the pork rinds are crushed into breadcrumb-sized pieces.
  2. Combine the pork dust, spices, and coconut flour in a shallow bowl or dish and set aside.
  3. In a second shallow dish, combine the eggs and almond milk, whisking to combine.  Then, pour the 1 cup Coconut Flour in a 3rd Shallow Dish.
  4. Begin by coating each piece of chicken in the plain coconut flour, then roll it in the egg wash, and end in the pork dust & seasonings.  Place each piece in your air fryer or regular fryer, and cook for approximately 40 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.  If using a different type of fryer, the cooking time/temperature may vary slightly.
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Other Keto Resources You May Be Interested In:

What 60 Days In Ketosis did For Me: My Keto Diet Story
What Is The Ketogenic Diet? {Keto 101}
Keto Quickstart: 30-Day Beginner's Guide to Keto
5 Supplements To Help You Get Into & Stay In Ketosis
The 4 Types of Ketogenic Diets
How To Calculate Your Keto Macros
7 Ways To Beat Keto Flu
How To Know You're In Ketosis
6 Benefits of The Keto Diet {That Aren't Weight Loss}
Why You Shouldn't Go Keto
What To Eat On A Ketogenic Diet

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xoxo,
Gretchen


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