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Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

Cost $8, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 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

  • 7g
    Protein
  • 0g
    Carbs
  • 13g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

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.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.