Ever since I started following Keto Lifestyle, I have craved the taste of classic, crispy fried chicken. But with the keto diet, I had to rethink most of my meals and look for low-carb alternatives for some of my favorite comfort foods. Initially, I thought fried chicken could never be part of my keto plan. Fortunately, I stumbled upon this Keto-Friendly Deep-Fried Crispy Chicken Quarter recipe that has zero breading and brings the perfect crunch that I’d been missing.
This recipe has minimal carbs and focuses on crispy, flavorful skin with a combination of spices, delivering a satisfying, bold taste. Hence, it goes perfectly with my keto diet. This is one of the best low-carb fried chicken recipes and a real game changer for those on keto.
Now, whenever I am in the mood to eat something fried and savory, I pick this recipe to satisfy my creatives without guilt. If you are also looking for a way to indulge in your favorite fried chicken healthily, here’s how to make this recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken Quarter (thawed)
- Oil (as required for frying)
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Italian Seasoning
| Preparation Time | 5 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10 minutes |
| Total Time | 15 minutes |
| Serving | 2 |
Instructions:
- Take the chicken quarter and further rinse and pat it dry.
- Coat with all the seasonings.
- Place seasoned chicken in a deep fryer with minimal oil. Fry it until golden brown.
- The fried chicken is perfectly crispy from outside and tender, juicy from inside.
- Serve hot with dip or chutney – whatever you prefer.
Nutritional Value:
| Calories | 196kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2g |
| Protein | 16g |
| Fat | 14g |
I hope you will try this Keto-Friendly Deep-Fried Crispy Chicken Quarter recipe and satiate your cravings of biting into perfectly crispy, fried chicken. If you love chicken, you can even try my other recipes, like Ketogenic Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry and Keto Chicken Wings.
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Stay healthy and enjoy comfort foods, keto-style!