How to Make Keto Fried Chicken

When I was young, my parents always take me to KFC for a meal as a birthday gift. So KFC leaves an indelible impression on my childhood. I raise the habit of having fried chicken since that. But with age grows and increased health awareness, the time I have fried chicken became less and less. Until I found this keto fried chicken recipe! It’s even tasteful than the fried chicken you can buy in stores!

Is Fried Chicken Keto?

You would have been in for a rude awakening to learn that KFC is NOT keto friendly if you grew up eating it like I did. In fact, fried chicken from any takeout or fast-food restaurant is incompatible with a ketogenic diet. You see, the batter that they use contains flour or a flour blend and typically has MORE carbohydrates than protein or fat.

Fortunately, you can create a keto fried chicken recipe at home that is just as delicious as the original. The fried chicken is crispy and crunchy on the outside, but perfectly moist and juicy on the inside. You can truly enjoy every delicious mouthful because it is perfectly seasoned without being overpowering.

Before coating it in the almond flour mixture, the raw chicken pieces must first be marinated in a keto buttermilk marinade. This truly elevates the dish to a whole new level, and even the biggest KFC fans will become obsessed.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Keto Fried Chicken

• Skin-on chicken– Use a combination of drumsticks, thighs, and breast pieces. Always use drumsticks if you only want to cook with one type of chicken.
• Salt and pepper– To taste.
• Eggs– beaten with the heavy cream to be used as part of the coating, much like the coating on buttermilk fried chicken.
• Heavy cream– a low-carb substitute for buttermilk, which has a few more than we’d like in terms of carbohydrates!
• Almond flour– Blanched almond flour is preferred, but almond meal will work just as well.
• Keto bread crumbs– You can typically find these in the supermarket’s potato chip or snack aisle as a substitute for keto breadcrumbs. They can be crushed into the consistency of breadcrumbs by placing them in a ziplock bag and using a meat tenderizer to break them down. As an alternative, you can blend them in a food processor or blender.
• Parmesan cheese– increases the flavor of the batter used to fry the chicken.
• Garlic and onion powder– Adds extra flavor.
• Oil– To deep fry the chicken, use any neutral oil. Pick oils with a high smoke point when you’re frying or deep-frying. Excellent alternatives include peanut oil, avocado oil, and safflower oil.

How Do You Make Low Carb Fried Chicken?

1. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken after patting it dry. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Combine the parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a separate bowl with the keto bread crumbs.
2. Each piece of chicken should be coated by first dipping it in the egg/cream mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Till the chicken is completely covered, repeat the procedure.
3. A deep pot or pan should be filled with ½ inch of oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until the chicken is golden brown and 165°C inside.

Storing, Freezing, and Reheating Almond Flour Fried Chicken

• To store: For up to five days, leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator.
• To freeze: Fried chicken can be frozen for up to 6 months after it has cooled down and been placed in a ziplock bag.
• Reheating: Unless you want a soggy crust, avoid microwaving the chicken. It’s best to reheat in a preheated oven or stovetop. An air fryer can also be used.

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