This low-carb gluten-free crumb mix or keto “breadcrumbs” is a quick and easy recipe. Enjoy your favourite breaded foods, like chicken fingers, with this easy recipe that uses pork rinds and spices. It is a delicious low carb crumb mix.
This low carb gluten-free crumb mix is a great substitute for breadcrumbs. It is hard to find gluten-free breadcrumbs and when you do they are so high in carbs. I want to be able to add a crunchy coating to fish or chicken without all the extra carbs that gluten-free products tend to come with.
When you are following a low-carb eating plan there are some times you just want to have your favourite comfort foods. Favourites like chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, meatballs or Mozzarella sticks. This gluten-free low carb crumb mix is a crispy, crunchy keto crumb coating that is zero carbs.
The mix is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, but most important- delicious as a coating.
WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE CRUMB MIX:
Low carb crumb mix adds a healthy crunch to any dish. All you need is a food processor, pork rinds, dried herbs and spices. In less than 5 minutes you will have a low carb and gluten-free crumb mix to use.
These keto breadcrumbs are beyond tasty-100% keto approved! Make a big batch of the crumb mix and use it to coat chicken, veggies and more. I used the crumb mix in my air-fry meatballs and to coat bacon wrapped zucchini. There are so many uses for this keto breadcrumb mix. The possibilities are endless!
HOW TO MAKE THE LOW CARB CRUMB MIX:
- In a food processor pulse one bag of the pork rinds until it is a small crumb size.
- Set aside in a bowl.
- Pulse the other bag of pork rinds.
- Add the bowl of crumbs back into the food processor.
- Add the spices and herbs and pulse a couple of times.
- Pour crumb mix into a glass jar.
- Cover with a lid and place on counter.
- Mix will last a week on counter.
Although regular breadcrumbs are not allowed on a low carb.keto diet, you can still enjoy your favourite breaded recipes. Just substitute with this low carb crumb mix. Instead of carb filled bread crumbs, make this easy gluten-free keto breadcrumbs that will add crunch to your cooking.
Keto breadcrumbs the will take less than 10 minutes to make and you can store in a glass container on the counter for a week.
With the blend of seasonings added to the pork rinds you cannot tell that it is NOT breadcrumbs in the mix. Everything processes so well together in the food processor.
This gluten-free low carb crumb mix can be used for a casserole topping, fried chicken or even breaded buffalo cauliflower. The possibilities go on and on! This low carb crumb mix creates the perfect crunchy coating and tastes delicious.
Who’s ready to use this low carb crumb mix?
HERE ARE MORE LOW-CARB/KETO RECIPES TO TRY:
- Air-Fry Meatballs
- Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
- Coffee Cake Muffins
- Bounty Bars
- Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
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Low Carb Gluten- Free Crumb Mix
Equipment
- measuring spoons and cups
- glass storage jar
Ingredients
- 2 bags (100g each) plain pork rinds
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried paprika
Instructions
- In a food processor pulse one bag of pork rinds until it’s small crumb size.
- Set aside in a bowl.
- Pulse the other bag of pork rinds.
- Add the bowl of crumbs back to food processor.
- Add spices and pulse a couple of times to mix.
- Pour crumb mix now into a jar.
- Cover with a lid and place jar on counter to use.
- Enjoy!
