Low Carb Oven Fried Chicken
Get ready to indulge guilt-free with this irresistible recipe for Low Carb Oven Fried Chicken! Perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks are coated in a crispy, golden crust made from almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, and a medley of flavorful spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder—keeping things deliciously low-carb and gluten-free. A drizzle of melted butter ensures this oven-baked dish achieves that coveted fried texture without the grease, while the addition of baking powder helps create a light, airy coating. Simple to prepare in under an hour, this healthier version of comfort food is ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Serve it piping hot alongside roasted veggies or a crisp salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
One at a time, dip each chicken drumstick into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
Roll the egg-dipped drumstick in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere as much of the coating as possible to the chicken.
Place the coated chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the chicken to help it crisp up beautifully.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the drumsticks cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your low-carb oven-fried chicken with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.1 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.9 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1285 mg | 428% | |
| Sodium | 3024 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 229.1 g | 458% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 837 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2155 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
