MYO: Keto Shake & Bake Mix

If you’re following a Keto-friendly diet plan, you might feel like you’re missing a few things. Here’s a make at home keto shake it and bake mix that offers us delicious flavor, without negatively affecting all your hard work!

If you’d prefer, you can also use this mixture in your favorite air-fryer. For a decadent “fried chicken” texture, lightly coat the raw chicken pieces with mayo, then dip them into the keto shake it and bake mix. This will create a super crunchy layer that is reminiscent of KFC.

Keto Shake it & Bake Mix

You’ll Need:

2 cups dried onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves crushed
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 C Protein Powder or Almond Flour

Place dried onion in a food processor or blender. We use our a mason jar with our blender for this recipe. Pulse for 1 minute.

Add everything except the Parmesan Cheese and pulse for 1 minute.

Add the Parmesan and pulse for about 10 seconds.

Use as a coating for fried fish, fried chicken, country fried steak, chicken wings, pork chops, etc. Then Bake or cook in an air-fryer for a delicious crispy well-seasoned coating!

MYO: Keto Shake & Bake Mix

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

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preparation timePrep 10 minutes mins

total timeTotal 10 minutes mins

This savory homemade keto coating mix combines dried onion, Parmesan, herbs, and spices for a crisp, flavorful breading on chicken, pork, fish, or steak. Estimated total batch cost is $10.36, or about $0.65 per 1/4-cup serving, making it a practical low-carb pantry mix to keep on hand.

ServingsServings 16 servings

CourseCourse Seasoning Mix

CuisineCuisine American

Budget101 Price BreakdownApprox Cost: $10.36

Ingredients

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• ▢ 2 cups dried onion
• ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper blend
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground sage
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ▢ 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ▢ 2 bay leaves crushed
• ▢ 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup protein powder or almond flour

Equipment

food processor or blender

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

airtight jar or container

Instructions

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1. Place the dried onion in a food processor or blender. Pulse for 1 minute.
2. Add the kosher salt, pepper blend, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, ground sage, dried rosemary, sweet paprika, dried thyme, dried basil, and crushed bay leaves. Pulse for 1 minute.
3. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and protein powder or almond flour. Pulse for about 10 seconds, just until combined.
4. Use as a coating for chicken, fish, pork chops, chicken wings, or country-fried steak. Bake or air fry until crisp and the meat reaches a safe internal temperature.

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Yield estimate: about 4 cups total mix.
Serving size estimate: 1/4 cup coating mix.
Estimated prep time is based on measuring and pulsing the ingredients.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks for best quality after opening the Parmesan. Refrigerate if your Parmesan package requires it after opening.
Cooked coated meats should be refrigerated within 2 hours and used within 3 to 4 days.

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