Crunchy Keto Fried Chicken
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
For the breadcrumbs:
1 tbsp coconut flour
¼ cup almond flour
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp olive oil
1 egg
¼ tsp baking powder
salt to taste
The rest of ingredients:
1 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
1 tsp dried basil (optional)
1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
2 eggs
oil for frying
salt, black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the breadcrumbs, place the milk, egg, olive oil in a microwave-safe mug and whisk to combine.
- Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt and whisk until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds or until just firm to touch and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the mug and slice.
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 60-90 minutes or until the bread is dry.
- Place the bread in a food processor and pulse to desired crumb size.
- Place the breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, basil and oregano in a plate.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Place the eggs in another plate, season with salt to taste and lightly beat. Set aside.
- Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each chicken drumstick in the eggs then dredge in the breadcrumbs mixture.
- Fry the chicken drumsticks in batches for 12-15 minutes, turning once or until golden brown. Internal temperature should read 165°F.
- Serve warm.
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Keywords: fried chicken
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