Keto Fried Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Flavorful, crispy Keto Fried Chicken, breaded with almond flour and crushed pork rinds is a delicious and satisfying low carb dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 292kcal

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
In a shallow bowl whisk together eggs and heavy cream. In a second shallow bowl, combine pork rinds, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and peppers.
Dip chicken in egg mixture one at a time, then dredge through the pork rind mixture, pressing to coat. Place the chicken on the baking sheet and set aside.
Add 1 ½-2 inches of oil to a deep Dutch oven or pot and heat to 350 F (or use a deep fryer). Working in batches, carefully fry the pieces of breaded chicken for five minutes, then flip over and continue frying for 5 more minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should read 165°F.
Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining breaded chicken.

If you need to avoid dairy, use non-dairy milk or coconut cream in place of the heavy cream.
It's important to really press the crumbs into the chicken and make sure that you've coated every bit of each piece.
A frying or candy thermometer is very useful to ensure that your oil is at the right temperature for frying chicken.
Depending on the size of your chicken pieces, it may take more or less time to fry them. Keep a close eye on your chicken as it's frying, and use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, and at least 165°F.
Only fry a few pieces of chicken at a time. You don't want to crowd the pan, or cause the oil temperature to drop too much when you add the chicken in.
If you'd like to use a deep fryer to make this recipe, follow the manufacturer's instructions to know how much oil to use.
To Bake this Chicken: Bake breaded pieces in a preheated 400°F oven on a parchment lined baking pan for 45-50 minutes or until cooked through.
To Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the breaded chicken pieces, and spray generously with oil. Cook for 12 minutes. Flip the chicken and spray again with oil. Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Work in batches so that you don’t crowd the air fryer basket.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to crisp up the breading again.