Keto Oven-Fried Chicken with Parmesan Almond Coating
Chicken pieces dipped in an egg and mayo blend, then coated with a crunchy almond and Parmesan crust, baked until golden and crisp for a keto-friendly comfort meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken drumsticks, large eggs, mayonnaise for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in chicken drumsticks
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/3 cup mayonnaise until fully combined and smooth.
- Step 3: In another bowl, mix 1 cup almond flour, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 4: Pat dry 8 bone-in chicken drumsticks with paper towels. Dip each drumstick into the egg-mayo mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the almond-Parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Step 5: Place coated drumsticks on the wire rack and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over all pieces.
- Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the coating is golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step 7: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep the coating crisp.









