Keto Chicken Drumsticks

Keto Chicken Drumsticks with fresh tomato & cucumber salad is a very tasty, nutritious, and low-carb dish. This dish is seasoned with a mixture of paprika, garlic, & herbs, then we can cook the chicken in the air fryer. The chicken drumsticks get perfectly crunchy and fried without the need for breading and the additional carbohydrate content. These chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This dish is very crispy and crunchy, and we can have this dish with the crispy and colorful salad of tomatoes and cucumber, along with olive oil or vinegar. These Keto Chicken Drumsticks feature proteins, fats, and other nutrients, so this dish serves as a filling meal.

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STATS:

• Serving size: 2 drumsticks + 1 cup salad
• Cook time: 25 mints.
• Total time: 35 mints.
• Prep time: Ten minute
• Course: Dinner& lunch
• Diet: Keto, & Gluten-Free
• Serving: 4 servings
• Cuisine: American
• Calories: 380 kcal

EQUIPMENT:

• Air fryer
• Bowl
• Spatula
• Knife
• Chopping board

INGREDIENTS:

TO MAKE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS:

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• Two tbsp. olive oil
• One tsp. garlic powder
• One tsp. smoked paprika
• Half teaspoon onion seasoning
• half tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Dried thyme (optional)

TO MAKE TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cucumber
• ¼ small red onion
• One tbsp. lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp. Fresh parsley or dill

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS:

• We have to use the skin-on chicken drumsticks for the additional taste and it also gets crispy.

OLIVE OIL:

• We can rub the oil on the drumsticks so that the seasoning will get stick easily with the drumsticks.

GARLIC POWDER:

• We use garlic powder to season the dish to make the dish more aromatic and flavorful.

SMOKED PAPRIKA:

• Smoked paprika is added to this dish as it gives the dish a smoky and sweet taste.

ONION POWDER:

• Onion powder is added in the seasoning to add the slight sweet taste.

BLACK PEPPER:

• We add the black pepper as it makes the dish spicy and a little sour.

SALT:

• Salt is added to bring out the flavor and it also helps extract moisture for crispy skin.

DRIED THYME:

• Dried thyme is also added to the dish as it adds a herby and earthy flavor to the dish.

CHERRY TOMATOES:

• Cherry tomatoes are added to the salad as they are ideal for fresh salads since they are sweet, juicy, and low in carbs.

CUCUMBER:

• Cucumber is added to the salad as it adds cool crispness and hydration and they are also low in carbs as well.

RED ONIONS:

• Red onion is added to the salad to add the sharpness and crunches in the salad.

LEMON JUICE:

• Lemon juice is added to the salad to make the tangy and delicious salad.

FRESH DILL OR PARSLEY:

Fresh dill or parsley is added to the salad to add aroma and freshness to the salad.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can heat up the air fryer at the temperature of three to eight degrees F.
2. Then we can combine all the seasonings and olive oil in a basin.
3. Toss the chicken drumsticks until they are uniformly coated.
4. Now we can put the drumsticks in the basket in a one level.
5. We can cook the chicken drumsticks for twenty-two to twenty-five minutes till the internal temperature reaches 165°F and flip
6. them halfway.
7. Then we can add the red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, lemon juice, pepper, & herbs in the bowl and mix with the
8. spatula.
9. We can rest the Keto Chicken Drumsticks for five minutes and serve with a fresh salad.

TIPS:

• We have to properly pat dry the drumsticks so that the seasonings will adhere to the chicken properly.
• You don’t have to put lots of chicken drumsticks in the basket otherwise they don’t get crispy.
• You can infuse the chicken in the marinade for around thirty minutes for the rich flavor.
• We can chill the salad for ten minutes for more taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You would put the cooked drumsticks in seal box and store the dish for three to 4 days.

FREEZER:

• We can preserve the drumsticks in the box for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish with the chicken thigh?

• We can make this dish with the chicken thighs as well but we just have to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Is this salad dressing keto?

• The salad dressing is keto-friendly as both the olive oil & vinegar are naturally low in carbs.

Do I bake these drumsticks?

• Yes, we can make this dish in the oven at four hundred degrees F for thirty-five to forty minutes.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 1.5g
Net Carbs: 4.5g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 25g
Calcium: 30mg
Iron: 1.3mg
Vitamin A: 700 IU
Sodium: 580mg
Calories: 380 kcal
Potassium: 480mg
Serving Size: 2 drumsticks + 1 cup salad
Calories: 380 kcal