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Keto Air Fried Chicken

Keto Air Fried Chicken with Pork Rind Crust

A fried chicken recipe that uses pork rinds to replace carb heavy flour for a tasty keto version
4.12 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Marination 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 436.3 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Marinade

Pork Rind Coating

Instructions
 

Chicken Marination

  • In a bowl mix chicken, yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, chili powder, paprika and salt.
    Keto Pork Rind Chicken Marinade
  • Refrigerate chicken in marinade for at least an hour.
    marinade mix

Pork Rind Crust

Air Fryer Cooking Instruction

  • Place in Air Fryer in single layer. Cook at 375°F for 25-30 minutes. Flip halfway through. Cook time dependent on size of chicken pieces.°
    Air fryer flip

Notes

  • You can buy crushed pork rinds but can make it yourself by putting store bought pork rinds (chicharrones) in a food processor or blender. A single bag usually yields about 1 cup of crushed pork rinds.
  • Adjust chili and paprika powder to personal taste.  I like it with a bit of spice!
  • Marinate for at least an hour.  The longer the better.
  • Can be cooked in traditional oven at 375°F for 35-40 minutes.
  • You can use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F in its thickest part.
  • If you make a larger batch, you can store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the Air Fryer for about 4 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-thighCalories: 436.3kcalCarbohydrates: 3.9gProtein: 37.7gFat: 29.2gSaturated Fat: 8.9gCholesterol: 141.1mgSodium: 1278.4mgPotassium: 310.5mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 0.9gVitamin A: 1738.3IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1.8mgNet Carbs: 2.4g
Keyword chicken, keto
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