Keto Fried Chicken

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt all over chicken. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

   For this step

   • chicken thighs, legs, wings or breast
   • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
2. 2

   Make the spice blend, by combining remaining seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Reserve half of the seasoning mix for the breading mixture.

   For this step

   • 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
   • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
   • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
   • 1 tablespoon black pepper
   • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
   • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
   • 1 teaspoon celery seed
   • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
3. 3

   Pat the chicken dry on both sides with a paper towel. Coat the chicken all over with about half of the seasoning mixture.

4. 4

   Make homemade buttermilk by adding white vinegar to heavy cream. Stir and let sit for 15-30 minutes.

   For this step

   • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
   • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
5. 5

   Add enough avocado oil to a saucepan or large Dutch oven to cover the chicken completely. Heat oil over medium heat until the oil is about 350 degrees. Create a cooling station for the fried chicken by lining a baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack over on top.

6. 6

   Make buttermilk wash by combining the buttermilk, egg whites, vodka and baking powder in a shallow bowl.

   For this step

   • keto buttermilk from step 4
   • 2 egg whites
   • 2 tablespoons vodka, optional
   • 1 teaspoon baking powder
7. 7

   In a large shallow bowl, combine protein powder, baking powder, salt and remaining spice mix for the breading.

   For this step

   • 2 cups unflavored whey protein powder
   • 1 teaspoon baking powder
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • Remaining spice mix
8. 8

   Work with only enough chicken that will fit in your fry pot at one time. Dip one piece of chicken in the buttermilk wash to completely coat. Then place in breading mixture. Flip the chicken in the breading and press the breading in to create a thick layer to completely coat the chicken.

9. 9

   Fry chicken in the hot oil bath until the internal temp is 165 (about 12-15 minutes). Flip the chicken in the fry bath occasionally to get all sides evenly cooked. Transfer chicken to the cooling rack. Repeat with remaining chicken.