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The Ultimate Crispy Keto Fried Chicken! Discover the best keto fried chicken recipe! Crispy, juicy, and low-carb. Perfect for air fryer or oven baking. Get this

The Ultimate Crispy Keto Fried Chicken!

Enjoy ultimate keto fried chicken drumsticks coated in crispy pork rinds and coconut flour for a delicious, low-carb meal.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lbs Chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Pork rinds ((2.25 oz))
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Dried thyme
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, whisk together coconut flour, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
  2. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow bowl, crush the pork rinds into fine crumbs (you can use a food processor or a rolling pin).
  3. Dredge each drumstick first in the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then shake off excess.
  4. Press the egg-coated drumstick into the crushed pork rinds, coating all sides generously. Repeat with remaining drumsticks.
  5. For Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place drumsticks in a single layer, ensuring they don't touch. Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. For Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray. Place coated drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Notes

- For extra crispy chicken, ensure your pork rinds are crushed very finely.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket or baking sheet to allow for even cooking and crisping.
- For oven baking, using a wire rack set on the baking sheet can improve air circulation for crispier bottoms.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
Allergens: Eggs, Wheat.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.