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Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

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Chicken cracklings resemble pork rinds but are crafted using chicken skin.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time: 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 chicken leg quarters, raw skin only
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 60mgCalcium: 4mg
Keyword Crispy Fried Chicken Skin
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