Keto Chicken Fried Steak is an unbelievably delicious low carb recipe, with that Southern touch we all love! When you think of Southern comfort food, Chicken Fried Steak is at the top of the list! Enjoy this crispy coating, creamy mushroom gravy at the keto dinner table tonight! An all-time classic dinner the whole family can enjoy! Serve with a side of keto coleslaw for a complete meal.
Growing up in the South, Chicken Fried Steak was a common meal around our house. Now you can enjoy that southern comfort food too, without all the worry of carbs! Keto Chicken Fried Steak with Mushroom Gravy is a must add to your keto recipe box! Let's get started!
HOW TO MAKE KETO CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
Prepare the dredge (coating) station:
In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed pork rinds, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Now add the beaten eggs in another shallow bowl. Now you can dredge the minute steaks. First coat them in the egg then coat them with the pork rind mixture. Do this for each minute steak and set aside.
If air frying, spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place two minute steaks in the air fryer and cook at 400F for 15 minutes. Be sure to flip halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
Pull those out of the air fryer and place on a sheet pan. Keep them warm in the oven at 200F while you continue with the other two steaks. Look at those beautiful keto chicken fried steaks!
While the steaks are cooking you can start making the mushroom gravy. In a large skillet over medium heat cook the mushrooms in the butter until the mushrooms are soft. This should take about 5 to 8 minutes. Now that your mushrooms are soft. Add in the heavy cream and the beef broth. Whisk in the xanthan gum and bring to boil for a few minutes to let it thicken.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the keto chicken fried steaks topped with some mushroom gravy and enjoy this southern meal classic.. guilt free!
Like this keto friendly air fryer recipe? Check out my other air fryer recipes:
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin: This is super juicy and full of flavor with a delicious spice rub!
- Air Fryer Salmon: Perfectly cooked salmon in the air fryer in only 15 minutes!
- 4 Easy Air Fryer Recipes: I show you how to make Brussels sprouts, bacon, chicken breast, and chicken wings!
- Air Fryer Avocado Fries - These are also crusted in pork rind crumbs and they are so addictive!
- Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mushrooms - A quick marinade makes the steak so flavorful!
Keto Chicken Fried Steak and Mushroom Gravy
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Ingredients
For the dredge:
- 3 Ounces Pork rinds, crushed in the food processor
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 4 4 ounce Minute steaks or cube steaks
For the mushroom gravy:
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 8 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
- ½ Cup Heavy cream
- 1 ½ Cup Beef broth
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- Oil if pan frying/Oil spray if air frying
Instructions
- Prepare the dredge station: In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed pork rinds, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the beaten eggs in another shallow bowl.
- Dredge the minute steaks. First coat them in the egg then coat them with the pork rind mixture.
- Do this for each minute steak and set aside.
- If air frying, spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. See notes for pan frying
- Place two minute steaks in the air fryer and cook at 400F for 15 minutes. Turn the steaks halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the Air Fryer and set aside. To keep them warm, place them on a sheet tray and keep in the oven at its lowest temperature setting (usually 200F) while the other minute steaks cook.
- Continue with the other two steaks.
- While the steaks are cooking make the mushroom gravy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook the mushrooms in the butter until the mushrooms are soft. This will take about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add in the heavy cream and beef broth.
- Whisk in the xanthan gum and bring to boil for a few minutes to let thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the minute steaks topped with the mushroom gravy.
Notes
- For pan frying the steaks: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add enough cooking oil to fill the pan ¼ inch. Preferable oil would be lard or avocado oil. If you are not particular, you could use canola oil. When the oil reaches 375F, cook the keto chicken fried steaks for a few minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels
- What is Xanthan Gum?
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.
Zoe Alvarez says
Can you make this with chicken?
jenniferbanz says
definitely!
Kim Kimble says
Made this tonight. Delicious! Thank you!
Amy Britt says
I made this last night with pork cube steaks. Turned out perfect in the air fryer! I used ground pepper rather than fresh cracked so it was a bit too peppery for my husband but I loved it! Thank you for all the great recipes!!!
Cookinmom says
Anyone know what temp & how long in the oven?
Truelene Roberts says
I don't like mushrooms can i just leave them out and still have a gravy?
Thank you.
jenniferbanz says
That should work!
Lovel VanArsdale says
Do these turn out tender in the airfryer?
jenniferbanz says
It really depends on the cut of steak you use
Chef Dennis says
My wife will surely be delighted once she sees this Keto Chicken Fried Steak and Mushroom Gravy on our table for dinner tonight! That mushroom gravy looks really yummy and perfectly partnered to that Chicken Fried Steak.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Yum, those chicken fried steaks look delicious! And that mushroom gravy on top is totally the perfect touch. Such a great combo!
Ann says
Hello! Recently I have started getting to know keto and now I am in search of new interesting, tasty, and most importantly nutritious recipes. Your blog is a real find for me. Each recipe is written very clearly, it looks very appetizing and I really want to cook and try them as soon as possible. I will definitely be a frequent guest here and try to cook as many different dishes as possible. Thank you very much for your creative ideas. Keep it up!
wilhelmina says
Chicken fried steak is one of my favorites and I love this keto version! I am thrilled to have a low carb option that fits my diet!
Britni says
Loved the mushroom gravy!
sharon says
i keep kosher, so pork anything is out. what would you suggest for breading?
jenniferbanz says
you could try an almond flour dredge.