• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Jennifer's Membership
  • Free Cookbook
  • About me
  • Free Cookbook

Low Carb with Jennifer logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Jennifer's Membership
  • Published Cookbook
  • About me
  • Follow me on:

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Jennifer's Membership
    • Published Cookbook
    • About me
  • Follow me on:

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Keto Takeout Favorites

    Published: Mar 5, 2021 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Keto Fried Chicken - 2 Net Carbs!

    Jump to Recipe Pin for Later

    I take this southern classic and give it a touch of keto! This keto fried chicken is battered in perfectly seasoned almond flour and fried to perfection! Crispy crunchy on the outside, juicy inside... the best way to eat fried chicken!

    keto fried chicken tenders

    Oh mama...this recipe is good!  So damn good!

    Here I was thinking almond flour would never make a good breading for anything and I would be left with only using pork rinds.  I was wrong, so wrong!

    This keto fried chicken is crunchy and so flavorful, I honestly want it every single day.  I am craving it right now!

    I'll be honest, the thought of standing in front of the stove frying chicken always sounded like the worst idea ever.  But now that I know it yields these delicious results...I'm all in and this will be in regular rotation at my house.

    The oil temperature is so important

    When you make any fried chicken, you need to make sure your oil comes up to 350F.  I check mine with my internal meat thermometer.  It's multi-purpose!  I linked to the one I use in the recipe card.

    What type of oil should I use?

    This is purely your decision.  I like to use avocado oil but I know that's expensive.  I would caution you from using vegetable oil or canola oil or any industrial seed oils.  Lard is always a good option.

    How do I know when the fried chicken is done?

    Here is our other use for our meat thermometer.  You want the internal temperature of the chicken to be 165F.

    That's why I use chicken tenders for this recipe.  Thicker pieces of chicken take forever to cook and I want my chicken done fast!

    Serve this delicious keto fried chicken with these amazing options:

    • Cauliflower "Potato" Salad
    • Green Beans with Bacon
    • Coleslaw
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies!
    keto fried chicken with ketchup

    Keto Fried Chicken - 2 Net Carbs!

    I take this southern classic and give it a touch of keto! This keto fried chicken is battered in perfectly seasoned almond flour and fried to perfection! Crispy crunchy on the outside, juicy inside... the best way to eat fried chicken!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Save to FavoritesSaved! Pin Recipe
    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 205
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 8 Raw chicken tenders
    • 1 ½ cups Almond flour (click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
    • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
    • 2 Large Eggs
    • 2 tablespoons Water
    • favorite cooking oil about an inch in the pan
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Equipment

    • Meat Thermometer (Click here for the one I like best on Amazon

    Instructions

    • In a shallow bowl, combine whisk together the eggs and water.
    • In a separate shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard powder and thyme.
    • Add your cooking oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
    • Now take one of your chicken strips and dredge in the almond flour mixture, then your egg mixture and then back into the almond flour mixture. Set the strip on a baking sheet or cutting board and set aside. Repeat this process with each chicken strip.
    • Make sure your oil is up to temperature, should be around 350F. Then add 3-4 battered chicken strips carefully into your hot oil. Cook on each side until golden brown and an internal meal thermometer reads 165F. Remove from the oil to a paper towel lined plate. Continue cooking all of the chicken. strips. Serve.
    Servings: 8

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 205 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 2g

    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.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for keto fried chicken

    More Keto Takeout Favorites

    • a stack of steak quesadillas on a plate
      Steak Quesadilla Recipe - Better than Taco Bell!
    • crispy keto chicken tenders with bbq sauce
      Keto Chicken Tenders- Air Fryer or Oven Baked!
    • a skillet with keto cashew chicken
      Keto Cashew Chicken
    • Taco Bell quesadilla sauce in a glass bowl
      Easy Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce Recipe - No Jalapeño!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment & Rating! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Reviews




    1. Dianne says

      February 26, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      Very good! I didn't have dry mustard but I added regular mustard to the eggs.

      Reply
    2. Kevin says

      October 15, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      So good, wow. If your missing chicken stripes you wont any more. Easy and delicious.

      Reply
    3. Joanna says

      June 24, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing! The seasoning is a perfect combination!! I fried up a bunch and will store them in the freezer for a quick dinner. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Tamille Hawkins says

      March 07, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Very very good

      Reply
    5. Pamela says

      March 07, 2021 at 6:18 am

      I can’t wait to try this recipe

      Reply
    6. Nemi Batstone says

      March 06, 2021 at 7:29 am

      Looks delicious. Can it be done in an air fryer instead of oil?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 08, 2021 at 2:28 pm

        I haven't tried it. I'm thinking they would not get as crispy

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Jennifer holding her book

    Hey there, I'm Jennifer! I’m the creator behind Low Carb with Jennifer and author of the cookbook Live Life Keto.  

    I've been cooking low carb/keto for the past 13 years and it has helped me shed over 70 pounds! 

    My keto and low carb recipes reflect my philosophy on cooking...everything needs to be easy, fast, exceptionally delicious, and use common ingredients.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • keto cheesecake with a slice missing
      The Best Keto Cheesecake Recipe - No Water Bath!
    • crispy whole chicken in the air fryer
      Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken with Crispy Skin
    • keto chicken thighs in an air fryer
      Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Super Crispy!
    • chocolate keto mug cake in a ramekin
      Keto Mug Cake - Chocolate, Vanilla, or Peanut Butter
    • sliced keto zucchini bread
      Easy Keto Zucchini Bread - Sweet or Savory
    • a stack of protein pancakes on a white plate
      Protein Pancakes Recipe - 36 Grams of Protein!
    • keto chocolate chip cookies all in a row
      Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - 2 Net Carbs!
    • grilled cheese made with keto bread
      Keto Bread in 90 Seconds!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Accessibility Policy

    Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    Copyright © 2023 JMHA, LLC