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Keto Southern Fried Turkey Tenders with Roasted Sprouts

Looking for some turkey inspiration for your Thanksgiving menu this year? These Southern Fried Turkey Tenders are the ultimate appetizer or main meal dish. All the flavors of your favorite KFC inspired in a keto friendly CRISPY batter.
Served here with roasted sprouts, well it’s the season after all… and a 2-ingredient Dijon Mayo Dip. Feel free to serve with other veggies like roasted broccoli, cauliflower or low-carb fries for an all year round keto dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 597kcal
Author Jo Harding

Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey tenderloins
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or creole seasoning)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (if not in cajun seasoning)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (if not in cajun seasoning)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon oregano and ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons whey protein
  • 2 ½ cups avocado oil (for deep frying)

Sprouts

  • 12 ounces brussels sprouts cut into halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper to taste
  • Optional: Squeeze of lemon and lemon zest

Dijon Mayo Dip

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F.
  • Slice turkey into 1 - 1.5 inch strips.
  • Place the sprouts on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for about 25 minutes until crispy.
  • Mix egg, mayo, Dijon, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper (and optional herbs if desired) in a bowl. Add turkey strips and allow to marinade for at least 30 mins, or overnight covered in the fridge.
  • Add whey to a clean plate. When ready to fry, cover 2 tenders at a time with whey. Don’t do in big batches as the egg will just absorb all the whey. Do this when ready to fry each batch.
  • Place the oil in a 3 inch deep pan or deep fryer. Heat oil to 320 - 330 F (checking the temperature with a meat thermometer. See top tips above on why the temperature of the oil is important.)
  • Add 2 - 3 tenders to the hot oil at a time and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the batter is golden and the turkey cooked through. Slice one open to check. Repeat for all the remaining tenders.
  • To make the dip, mix Dijon with mayo in a small bowl and serve with Keto Southern Fried Turkey Tenders with roasted sprouts.
  • Storage: Airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 2 months.

Notes

Nutrition Info Includes Brussels Sprouts and Dijon Mayo Dip
Net Carbs: 5g

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1515IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg