How to Make Crispy Keto Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the crispy, crunchy satisfaction of fried chicken. And now, with the rise of the ketogenic diet, we're seeing a new trend in guilt-free fried chicken recipes that are low in carbs and high in flavor. If you're looking for a healthier take on this classic comfort food, then look no further than our recipe for Crispy Keto Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer.

This recipe combines all the deliciousness of traditional fried chicken with the health benefits of the keto...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole-milk plain kefir (such as Lifeway®)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
  • 2 (3.25 ounce) packages pork rinds, crushed
  • 3 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (such as Savory Spice Shop®) or Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 17 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine kefir and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. Add chicken tenders and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or longer if preferred.
  • Pour crushed pork rinds into a resealable shallow container. Mix in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, cantanzaro herbs, and paprika.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), about 3 minutes.
  • Drain chicken from kefir mixture and dredge through the pork rind mixture.
  • Air fry in the preheated fryer for a total of 17 minutes, turning chicken at the halfway point.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 563mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 262mg