Crispy Keto Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer

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This keto-friendly fried chicken is so tasty you may not even realize it's not the real deal. Cooking it in an air-fryer also speeds up the cooking time. This recipe is for boneless chicken. Bone-in chicken pieces will result in a longer cook time. I use a microplane to grate my Parmesan. Serve with your favorite sides.

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine kefir and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. Add chicken tenders and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or longer if preferred.

  2. Pour crushed pork rinds into a resealable shallow container. Mix in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, cantanzaro herbs, and paprika.

  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), about 3 minutes.

  4. Drain chicken from kefir mixture and dredge through the pork rind mixture.

  5. Air fry in the preheated fryer for a total of 17 minutes, turning chicken at the halfway point.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378 Calories
21g Fat
2g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 563mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 47g 95%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 173mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 262mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.