08/22/2026
🍗 LOW-CARB AIR FRYER “FRIED” CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS 🍗
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and made without traditional flour! This is an easy low-carb way to get that fried-chicken taste right out of the air fryer.
🛒 INGREDIENTS
* 6 large chicken drumsticks, skin removed
* 3 cups almond flour
* 4 tablespoons chicken seasoning of your choice
* 2 large eggs
* 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
* Cooking spray
👨🍳 DIRECTIONS
1️⃣ Make the breading
Mix the almond flour and chicken seasoning together until well combined.
2️⃣ Make the egg wash
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy whipping cream.
3️⃣ Dip the chicken
Dip each drumstick into the egg mixture and turn until completely coated.
4️⃣ Bread the chicken
Roll each drumstick in the seasoned almond flour. Press and pat the breading firmly onto the chicken until well coated.
5️⃣ Spray
Lightly spray all sides of the breaded chicken with cooking spray.
6️⃣ Air fry
🔥 Cook at 375°F for 12 minutes.
Flip and cook at 375°F for another 12 minutes.
Flip one final time, increase the temperature to 400°F, and cook for 3 additional minutes to crisp the coating.
🌡️ Check the thickest part of the chicken without touching the bone. The drumsticks are ready when they reach approximately 176–180°F.
🍗 Serve hot and enjoy!
📊 ESTIMATED NUTRITION
Per drumstick — 6 servings
* Calories: ~390
* Protein: ~30g
* Total Fat: ~28g
* Total Carbohydrates: ~9g
* Dietary Fiber: ~5g
* Net Carbs: ~4g
* Sugar: ~1g
💡 NOTE: Nutrition is an estimate. The actual calories and carbs will likely be lower because some of the almond-flour breading and egg mixture will be left over and discarded.