Crispy crackly Easy Keto Fried Chicken Thighs are the most delicious, juicy chicken thighs you’ll ever make!

These keto fried chicken thighs taste rich and breaded – with almost no carbs and no flour, gluten, or grains! 

There is nothing better than crispy, crunchy, crackly fried chicken – it is just heaven on a plate.

The only problem with frying chicken at home is it can be such a pain – and I am a fan of simple, un-fussy recipes that don’t require a ton of prep.

This chicken is delicious, crunchy, and so easy – with only a few ingredients!

It tastes just like battered fried chicken thanks to some incredibly crispy skin, and full of buttery flavor.

This chicken is so delicious even my kids who normally don’t love chicken thighs gobbled it up in seconds!

Since we’re using chicken thighs, there’s less risk of drying the chicken out… but this method results in perfect, juicy chicken every time.

I mean, look how incredibly delicious it looks inside!

Make sure you buy chicken thighs with skin-on – but if you find some de-boned you can always buy that and skip cutting out the bones.

I always buy bone-in simply because they are so inexpensive!

While this easy fried keto chicken recipe is super simple and requires very few tools, there are a couple of things that will help you make the most delicious, juicy, crunchy, keto fried chicken ever!

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Heavy Pan with a 2″+ lip

Since we’re frying chicken in hot, bubbling butter it is imperative to have a pan with a decent lip on the edges so butter doesn’t splash all over, which is not only dangerous for you and your hands – but can start a kitchen fire.

You can also cook this in a dutch oven if you want extra tall pan walls to prevent oil or butter splashing.

Long Handled Tongs

Flipping chicken in bubbling hot butter can result in burns – so I try to use long handled tongs for this recipe so my hands are a ways from the hot bubbling butter in case some splashes.

Splatter Guard

While this isn’t necessary at all, a splatter guard is a major timesaver (and safety precaution) anytime you’re cooking with lots of hot oil or butter.

I personally love frying with them!

Since chicken thighs are usually a lot less expensive than chicken breasts, it’s also an economical choice that is great for families.

This recipe is an awesome base for other delicious keto foods – try some of my favorite ideas below!

Cut Crackle Fried Chicken into strips and lay over a salad bursting with fresh vegetables and cheese for a keto fried chicken taco salad!

Layer chopped chicken strips, vegetables, cheese, and cauliflower rice over cloud bread for a tasty keto chicken wrap!

There are tons of ideas for how to flavor these chicken thighs – you can use a lot of low carb seasoning mixes to create delicious keto fried chicken for any meal!

Old bay seasoning is the perfect way to pull out delicious

Lemon pepper seasonings are so delicious with fried chicken- season yours with a lemon pepper seasoning blend for a delicious twist on this classic!

Seasoning chicken thighs with taco seasonings is a delicious way to make a south of the border fried favorite!

Fried chicken with blackening spices is another level delicious – sprinkle generously over chicken before you cook!

Add red curry powder, salt, pepper, and a dash of onion powder for a delicious curry take on fried chicken thighs!

Just be sure to season the MEAT side and not the fat side – or the seasonings can burn .

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