Best 8 Crispy Fried Chicken Skin Recipes

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Crispy fried chicken skin is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a crunchy addition to your favorite salad or soup, crispy fried chicken skin is the perfect choice. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this crispy, savory treat can be cooked in minutes and is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN



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Learn how to make perfect Fried Chicken with the crispiest, most flavorful crunchy outside with moist and juicy meat on the inside.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 chicken thighs
6 chicken drumsticks
3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce (optional, for added flavor), salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add in chicken pieces. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to cook, pour the vegetable oil in a skillet until it is about 3/4 inch deep. Heat to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare the breading by combining the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt in a gallon sized resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Mix it thoroughly.
  • Working one at a time, remove chicken pieces from buttermilk mixture. Shake it gently to remove the excess. Place it in the breading mix and coat thoroughly. Tap off the excess.
  • Place the breaded chicken into the 350 degree oil. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time. The chicken will drop the temperature of the oil so keep it as close to 350 degrees as possible. Fry each piece for 14 minutes, turning each piece about half way through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from the oil and place on paper towels. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 193 mg, Sodium 2847 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN SKIN



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Chicken cracklings are similar to pork rinds but made with chicken skin.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 143.8 calories, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 59.8 mg

CRISPY NASHVILLE CHICKEN SKINS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vegetable or canola oil, for oiling paper and skins
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken skins (from 3 to 4 chickens; skins from the breast are easiest to work with)
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of Carolina Reaper chile powder (use in small amounts, it is HOT)
9 cups vegetable or canola oil

Steps:

  • For the skins: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and coat paper with oil.
  • Trim chicken skins to palm-size pieces. This will provide a chip-like finished product, great for dipping.
  • Spread chicken skins in a single layer on baking sheet and flatten. Lightly coat the skins with additional oil. Bake until fat is rendered out, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to rest and cool.
  • For the Nashville seasoning: Meanwhile, combine cayenne, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, ground mustard, lemon pepper, coriander, cumin and Reaper powder in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Pour oil into a large pot to measure at least 2 inches deep and bring up to 350 degrees F.
  • Place a handful of skins in the oil and fry until warmed through and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pot using a metal strainer and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning over the skins and toss to coat evenly. Make sure the oil returns to 350 degrees before starting a new batch.

CRISPY CHICKEN SKINS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 18 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large skin-on chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gently pull the skin off the chicken breasts (reserve the breast meat for another use), pat dry and cut in thirds lengthwise. Place them skin-side up in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Mix the salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary together in a small bowl, crushing the spices with a spoon. Sprinkle the chicken skins with some of the spice mix; it makes more than you need, but you can keep it for another day. Cover the skins with a layer of parchment and top with a baking sheet to weigh it down, making sure the top sheet presses down on the skins.
  • Bake until the skins are browned and crisp, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the top baking sheet and parchment and transfer the skins to a plate lined with paper towel to cool and crisp up.

CRISPY HONEY-GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne powder, all-purpose flour, bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, buttermilk, peanut or vegetable oil, honey

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons cayenne powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 cups buttermilk
peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
honey, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and mix until combined. In a another medium bowl, combine half of the spice mix with the flour, mixing until the spices are evenly distributed.
  • Add the chicken to a large bowl and sprinkle with the remaining spice blend. Mix until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
  • Pour the buttermilk over the chicken and stir until the residual spices from the chicken have blended in with the buttermilk to create a light orange color. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat the oil to about 325°F (160°C) in a large cast-iron skillet.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them back into the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour. Make sure to shake off excess flour or it'll burn while frying.
  • Fry 3-4 chicken pieces at a time, occasionally turning them over. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Rest the cooked chicken pieces on a wire rack to let excess oil drain off.
  • Drizzle the chicken with honey, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN



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If you've wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe for you. Always a picnic favorite, this deep fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! -Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon paprika
3 teaspoons pepper, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour, garlic salt, paprika, 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper and teaspoons poultry seasoning. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat., In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, about 7-8 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN



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I experimented for many years before developing this recipe. It's bits and pieces of hints I had heard over the years. I have had many compliments on this chicken. Most of this recipe is dependant on your own taste. It's more a matter of preparation and cooking method!

Provided by Elaine O

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. Put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). Season the flour with paprika, salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).
  • Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!
  • Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until VERY hot. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. Brown the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned, reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
  • Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have, you may have to fry in a few shifts. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 140.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHINESE CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN



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Crispy fried chicken is a standard dish in the Cantonese cuisine of southern China and Hong Kong. The chicken is first steam and dry and fried in such a way that the skin is extremely crunchy but the white meat is relatively soft. The dish often served with side dishes of pepper salt.

Provided by foodart

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lbs whole chickens
3 stalks green onions, white parts
1 piece ginger, mashed
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons shaoxing wine
water
oil
2 stalks green onions, shredded
parsley, Chinese
4 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken inside and out and dry with paper towels. Stuff the ginger, green onion and 1 teaspoon of salt inside the chicken and turn chicken over on it back and brush with Shao Hsing wine season with half of the salt and turn over breast side up and repeat this step. Place the chicken on a round dish and let stand for an hour.
  • In a large stockpot add in the chicken and fill with water and place over a high heat and bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes and cover and turn off the heat. Do not open the cover for the next 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and place into an ice water bath to cool the chicken for an hour and pat dry with paper towel inside and out.
  • When the chicken is cool place onto a cutting broad with a clever slice the chicken in half.
  • In a large wok add oil and heat to 350° and with care place into one half of the chicken and deep fry to a golden brown and place onto a rack and repeat this step. Let the chicken set for 15 minutes and then cut up the chicken Chinese style and place the chicken pieces on a serving platter and top with green onion and parsley. Serve with pepper salt in a small dish on the side.
  • Place salt, peppercorns and white pepper in wok over medium heat, swirling wok for 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 178.2, Sodium 5594.2, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 42.1

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: This will give you the most skin to fry, and it's also more economical.
  • Remove the skin carefully: Use a sharp knife to score the skin along the backbone and breastbone, then gently pull it away from the meat.
  • Pat the skin dry: This will help it crisp up in the oil.
  • Use a high-heat oil: Canola oil or vegetable oil are both good choices.
  • Fry the skin in batches: Don't overcrowd the pan, or the skin won't crisp up evenly.
  • Drain the skin on paper towels: This will help remove excess oil.
  • Season the skin to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.

Conclusion:

Crispy fried chicken skin is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. It's perfect for parties or game days, and it can also be used as a topping for salads or soups. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect crispy fried chicken skin every time.

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