The best tasting Low Carb Air Fried Chicken Recipe (2024)

Published: Aug 2, 2019 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 by thesugarfreediva. · This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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This delicious recipe for homemade Low Carb Air Fried Chicken is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy fried chicken but without the carbohydrates in it.

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This recipe for Low Carb Air Fried Chicken should make anyone on a low carbohydrate diet happy.
I like that it can be made in an air fryer as well!

Low Carb Air Fried Chicken

Think of this recipe as fried chicken for the person who does not want to consume a bunch of carbohydrates.
Also, this recipe is for anyone who wants their fried chicken but, without all of the frying.

Personally, I am not a fan of all of the grease that comes with anything that has been fried.
This is because I hate the feeling that fried food leaves me with after I have consumed it. As a result, I must admit, that it has been a really long time since I have eaten anything fried.

Air fryers are the perfect kitchen accessory in my opinion.

I mean, for under one hundred bucks you can have a healthy method of cooking just about anything. After I first started using an air fryer I gave one to just about everyone that I love for a holiday gift. Air fryers are certainly a healthy way to cook (or bake) and thus, a healthy gift to give to someone that you love.

A while back I mentioned that I was ready to move on to the next level of air fryers.
That next level would be to try out the air fryers that are also a toaster oven. I was pleasantly surprised (and very grateful!) at the feedback and recommendations that I received from my readers.

Getting back to the chicken, this is one food that is allowed on so many different diets.

Chicken is low in carbohydrates, low in calories, low in fat and has a decent amount of protein in it. Of course, I am referring to the skinless boneless breast of chicken when I say this. You are free to use the chicken part of your choice in this recipe.

I also like that there are so many ways to prepare chicken.
While you could enjoy your chicken as it is in this recipe, 'breaded' and air fried, you could also eat it grilled, baked or broiled.
It is not wonder why chicken is so popular when you consider its flexibility.

What makes this fried chicken recipe unique really has to be that it is low in carbohydrates.

As you probably already know, fried chicken does come with carbohydrates that have been added to the recipe. Those carbs come from the breading that covers the chicken.

Breading on fried anything is usually made from bread crumbs (Panko) or a similar kind of breading.
However, there are low carbohydrate substitutes for bread crumbs, you can buy low carb bread crumb alternatives online. Another option would be to make your own low carb bread crumbs using low carb bread by toasting the bread on a low heat (120 for 35-40 minutes) until hard and then grinding them up by hand or in a blender or food processor.

You will also need a flour alternative for this recipe.

You can find low carb flour (not baking mix)choices online. I like to use Carbalose low carbohydrate flourfor my low carb baking.

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The recipe for Low Carb Air Fried Chicken

As mentioned, you can buy low carb bread crumb alternatives online. Another option would be to make your own low carb bread crumbs using low carb bread by toasting the bread on a low heat (120 for 35-40 minutes) until hard and then grinding them up by hand or in a blender or food processor.

Also, you will also need a flour alternative for this recipe.
You can find low carb flour (not baking mix)choices online. I like to use Carbalose low carbohydrate flourfor my low carb baking.

What you will need to make this Low Carb Air Fried Chicken.

Chicken- 4-5 pieces depending on the size.
Low Carb All Purpose Flour (not baking mix)- 1 cup.
Seasonings as desired (salt, pepper, Old Bay, etc).
Eggs- 2 beaten.
Low Carbohydrate bread crumbs-1 cup. You can buy low carb bread crumb alternatives onlineor make your own using low carb bread by toasting the bread (about 8-9 slices) on a low heat (120 for 35-40 minutes) until hard and then grinding it up by hand or in a blender or food processor.

How to make Low Carb Air Fried Chicken

To make this we are going to set up a dredging station using three shallow bowls.For the first bowl whisk or blend together the flour and the seasoning. Place the eggs in the second bowl. In the last bowl place your bread crumbs.
Meanwhile, lightly prep the basket of your air fryer for nonstick (optional) and preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
To coat the chicken, do this one piece at a time. You can do this in batches as you will be baking the chicken most likely in tow batches. Dredge each individual piece of chicken, one at a time, in the flour bowl and shake off the loose flour. Then drag that piece of chicken into the egg (allow excess to drip off) and then into the bread crumbs. You may need to pat or press the crumbs into the chicken.
Bake the chicken for done- 12-15 minutes. The chicken should reach 165 degrees and be no longer pink. Repeat the process until all of your chicken is done.

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Low Carb Air Fried Chicken

This delicious recipe for homemade Low Carb Air Fried Chicken is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy fried chicken but without the carbohydrates in it.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

4 Chicken breast or preferred piece, skinless
1 Cup Carbalose
½ tbsp Seasoning suggested
2 Eggs Beaten
1 cup Low Carb Bread Crumbs See post for details

Instructions

To make this we are going to set up a dredging station using three shallow bowls .For the first bowl whisk or blend together the flour and the seasoning. Place the eggs in the second bowl. In the last bowl place your bread crumbs
Meanwhile, lightly prep the basket of your air fryer for nonstick (optional) and preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
To coat the chicken, do this one piece at a time. You can do this in batches as you will be baking the chicken most likely in tow batches. Dredge each individual piece of chicken, one at a time, in the flour bowl and shake off the loose flour. Then drag that piece of chicken into the egg (allow excess to drip off) and then into the bread crumbs. You may need to pat or press the crumbs into the chicken.
Bake the chicken for done- 12-15 minutes. The chicken should reach 165 degrees and be no longer pink. Repeat the process until all of your chicken is done

Recipe Notes

See Post For Details.

Also, you will also need a flour alternative for this recipe.
You can find low carb flour (not baking mix)choices online. I like to use Carbalose low carbohydrate flourfor my low carb baking.

Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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August 2, 2019

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This delicious recipe for homemade Low Carb Air Fried Chicken is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy fried chicken but without the carbohydrates in it.