Keto Vegan Air Fryer Togarashi Pickle Chips

Vegan, Keto, in-between, or not at all, everyone will love this fried pickle recipe. You can make the fried pickles in an air fryer, so there’s no sloppy, splattering deep-frying oil. Choose your favorite brand of low-carb pickle chips. The nutrition label shouldn’t read more than 1 gram of carbohydrates per ounce of pickles. Then, you’ll bread the pickle chips in a Keto-friendly coating of almond flour and spicy, Japanese Togarashi seasoning. Once the fried pickles are toasted to a golden brown in the air fryer, you can enjoy them hot or cold. Eat this Keto air fryer recipe as a snack or part of a side dish with a larger meal. You can include it in your meal preps and even pair it with a favorite Keto dipping sauce. Suggestions include Carb Manager’s own Keto ranch dressing recipe, homemade ketchup, or a dollop of plain sour cream.

What’s Togarashi?

Togarashi is a Japanese seasoning that includes dried red chiles. Although the seasoning is a little spicy, it is not overpowering and is just one component of the umami flavor. Togarashi is vegan and includes hints of orange, sesame, and roasted seaweed. You can purchase togarashi seasoning either online or in the international aisle of your grocery store. Sprinkle this spice on anything that could use a little salt, sweetness, and heat.

Is MSG Bad For Ketosis?

Monosodium Glutamate (also known as MSG) has been controversial for quite some time. Whether it’s healthy or not has been debated for years. MSG is included in many Asian cuisines, including condiments and seasonings. There is no evidence that MSG will harm your ketosis (in fact, it just might be helpful since it includes sodium). However, if you know your stomach is sensitive to MSG, avoid seasonings such as Togarashi.

Jessica L.