KETO VERDICTYES
Skin-on drumsticks are excellent for keto: 0g net carbs, flavorful, affordable, and easy to portion. For a higher fat:protein ratio, cook with skin and add a little butter, ghee, or chicken fat.
Are Chicken Drumsticks Keto?
Poultry
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
0gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 28g
- Fat
- 7.4g
- Calories
- 187
Skin-on drumsticks are excellent for keto: 0g net carbs, flavorful, affordable, and easy to portion. For a higher fat:protein ratio, cook with skin and add a little butter, ghee, or chicken fat.
- Net carbs (100 g)0g
- Protein (100 g)28g
- Fat (100 g)7.4g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
0g
Total Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
28g
Fat
7.4g
Calories
187
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Zero net carbs—no impact on ketosis
- High-quality protein (28g/100g) for muscle maintenance
- Moderate fat—crispy skin boosts satisfaction and satiety
- Budget-friendly and ideal for batch cooking
- Individually portioned pieces simplify meal prep
- More flavor than breast, leaner than thighs—easy to tailor with added fats
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
OVEN-BAKED CRISPY
Pat dry, season generously, set on a rack, and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 35–40 minutes until the skin is crisp.
SPICY SRIRACHA GLAZE
Roast, then brush with Sriracha mixed with melted butter and garlic; return to the oven for 5 minutes.
SLOW-COOKER GARLIC HERB
Layer with garlic, herbs, and a splash of broth; cook on LOW 5–6 hours for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
GRILLED WITH LEMON PEPPER
Season with lemon pepper and grill over medium heat 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally.
TANDOORI SPICED
Marinate in Greek Yogurt (Full Fat) with tandoori spices; bake at 400°F (205°C) for 30–35 minutes.
BBQ GLAZED
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, brush with BBQ Sauce (Sugar-Free), then bake 15 minutes more until caramelized.