Air fried chicken is delicious. These chicken legs are very juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. We make this chicken leg in the air fryer, so we don't need to do this tape for it and use it healthily. This chicken leg is roasted with lots of spices and ingredients that are easily available at the supermarket or grocery stores. These keto air fried chicken legs have only 3g net carbs and 4g fiber. Preparing these chicken legs is very quick and we can prepare them in just 45 to 50 minutes. This chicken leg is seasoned with almond flour to make it low carb and keto friendly. It is also grain free, dairy free and gluten free. We can easily store the marinated chicken legs and fry them when needed.
Statistics
280 calories
Course: Main Course
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cuisine; Southern
Cooking Time ;35 to 40 Minutes
Diet ;Keto, low carb, gluten free
Total Time; 45 to 50 Minutes
Serving Size: One Chicken Leg
Equipment
- Paper towel
- Shallow dish
- Air fryer
- Meat thermometer
- Tongs
Ingredients:
- Four chicken legs with skin
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- A cup of almond flour
- One teaspoon of paprika
- One teaspoon garlic powder
- One teaspoon salt
- Half a teaspoon of black pepper
- One teaspoon of onion powder,
- half a teaspoon of red pepper,
- A teaspoon of dried thyme
- One Egg
Instructions
- We can dry the chicken legs with paper towels.
- Apply olive oil to the chicken legs so that the coating and spices stick well.
- Take an empty bowl and add salt, garlic powder, black pepper powder, almond flour, paprika powder, onion powder, thyme and red chili powder to it.
- Mix them until they are combined.
- We can also take the spices in another bowl. Now we first dip the chicken leg in the spices.
- Then dip the chicken legs in the almond flour mixture and press the flour onto the chicken legs so that they are well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for about two to three minutes.
- We Place the chicken legs in a single layer in the basket.
- Sprinkle cooking oil on the legs to make them crispy.
- Air fry the chicken legs at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
- We turn the chicken legs in the middle to the sides.
- When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches an index of 65 degrees F and the chicken is golden brown and crispy, we can take the chicken out.
- If we want to make these chicken legs extra crispy, we can air fry them at 400 degrees F for another three to five minutes.
- When the chicken legs are done, place them on a plate and serve after a few minutes.
Tips
- If we want to make them more crispy, we can now fry the chicken for another three to five minutes.
- If we want to make a thicker cutlet, we can also double the amount of almond flour and seasoning mixtures.
- If we want to make them spicier, we can also increase the amount of red chili. Here, we can also add red chili flakes to make it more spicy.
Storage information
Refrigerator
Put these fried chicken wings in a sealed box and keep the box in the refrigerator for four days.
Freezer
We can store cooked chicken legs in a sealed bag for up to three months. We can also store cooked chicken legs and air fry them if needed.
Reheat.
Heat the chicken legs in the oven at 75 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these chicken legs low in carbs?
These chicken legs contain only three grams of net carbs, 35 grams of protein, 10 grams of saturated carbs, and four grams of fiber.
Can we preserve this chicken tank?
We can easily preserve chicken legs in a sealed container and store them in the refrigerator for five days and in the freezer for three months.
Can I use any other keto friendly ingredients to make this?
Coconut flakes can easily be used in place of almond flour, but we will have to reduce the amount of coconut flour because it is more absorbent than almond flour.
Is there another way to cook these chicken legs?
You can easily pan-fry these chicken legs in olive oil or avocado oil on medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until they are crispy and golden brown.
Are these chicken legs rich in protein?
These chicken legs are a great source of protein and contain 30 to 35 grams of protein per leg.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 350 kcal
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Carb 7g
Net Carbohydrate: 3g
Vitamin C: 4mg
Calcium: 60mg
Potassium: 250mg
Fiber: 4g
Iron: 2.0mg
Protein: 35g
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