Keto Fried Chicken (Printable Recipe)
Crispy low carb fried chicken with smoky coating and juicy inside using pork rinds and herbs.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
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2.5 lb chicken drumsticks bone-in skin-on
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0.25 cup coconut flour
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0.5 tsp sea salt
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0.25 tsp black pepper
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2 large eggs
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1 cup crushed pork rinds (2.25 oz)
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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0.5 tsp garlic powder
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0.25 tsp dried thyme
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cooking spray
# Steps to Follow:
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In a shallow bowl stir together coconut flour sea salt and black pepper and set aside.
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Crack eggs into a second bowl and whisk until smooth then set aside.
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In a third bowl combine crushed pork rinds smoked paprika garlic powder and dried thyme.
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Dip each drumstick in the coconut flour mixture then egg mixture then press into pork rind breading to coat completely.
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Lightly grease the basket and preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
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Arrange chicken in a single layer spray all sides and cook until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F line baking sheet with foil and rack bake chicken for 25 minutes flip and continue 10 to 20 minutes until 170 degrees F internal temperature.
# Extra Tips:
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Use separate hands for wet and dry coatings to prevent clumping and ensure even breading.
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Add pork rind mixture in small batches to breading bowl to avoid moisture buildup.