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Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

Cost $8, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍗 5 chicken leg quarters, raw skin only
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

STEPS

1

Place chicken skins in a large stockpot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, scrape off excess fat and cut skin into 1/2-inch wide strips.

2

Place skin on a baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 8 hours.

3

Heat oil in a large stockpot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lower a handful of skins carefully into the hot oil. Fry until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining chicken skin.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

144

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 0
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Ensure the chicken skins are thoroughly dried before refrigerating for better crispness.Scrape off as much fat as possible to avoid the skins being too greasy after frying.Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for consistent frying results.