Keto Air Fryer Southern “Fried” Chicken

 
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This Air Fryer Fried Chicken is a keto friendly recipe that you and your family will absolutely love! Now you can enjoy delicious fried chicken the healthy way with this low carb twist on the classic southern staple!

Keto Air Fryer Southern “Fried” Chicken
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
 3 lbs Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Pieces
 ¾ cup Almond Flour
 2 tsp Salt or to taste
 2 tbsp Creole Seasoning
 ½ tbsp Paprika
 1 tsp Garlic Powder
 1 tsp Black Pepper
 avocado oil
1

Combine everything except the chicken and oil spray in a large zip-top bag. Add 4 chicken pieces to the bag with the spices and seal the top.

2

Shake the bag to coat the chicken, then transfer to the air fryer. Arrange chicken in a single layer and spritz with the avocado oil. (the oil helps the almond flour get brown, but isn’t required)

3

Repeat with the remaining chicken.

4

Cook at 370 degrees for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
Serve immediately

Recipe nutrition

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g35%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 654mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 66g

Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2mg12%
Potassium 477mg11%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 3 lbs Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Pieces
 ¾ cup Almond Flour
 2 tsp Salt or to taste
 2 tbsp Creole Seasoning
 ½ tbsp Paprika
 1 tsp Garlic Powder
 1 tsp Black Pepper
 avocado oil

Directions

1

Combine everything except the chicken and oil spray in a large zip-top bag. Add 4 chicken pieces to the bag with the spices and seal the top.

2

Shake the bag to coat the chicken, then transfer to the air fryer. Arrange chicken in a single layer and spritz with the avocado oil. (the oil helps the almond flour get brown, but isn’t required)

3

Repeat with the remaining chicken.

4

Cook at 370 degrees for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
Serve immediately

Notes

Keto Air Fryer Southern “Fried” Chicken

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