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Best Chicken Skin Chips Air Fryer Recipe

This crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken skin chips recipe is a perfect high-protein, zero-carb snack for those following a carnivore diet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 to 6-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken skins from thighs or breasts, raw
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp tallow or clarified butter for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Prepare the chicken skins: Pat the chicken skins dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Season the skins: Lightly sprinkle salt on both sides.
  • Grease the air fryer basket: Use tallow or clarified butter to lightly grease the air fryer basket.
  • Cook the chicken skins: Place the skins in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  • Serve: Let the chips cool for a few minutes before serving to enhance crispiness.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):
  • Garlic Chicken Skin Chips: Toss the cooked skins in melted garlic butter for extra flavor.
  • Spicy Chicken Skin Chips: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika before air frying for a spicy kick.
  • Cheesy Chicken Skin Chips: Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the skins during the last minute of cooking for a cheesy finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 20gFat: 30g
Keyword Air fryer meat chips, Carnivore diet air fryer snacks, high-protein carnivore snack, Keto crispy chicken skins, zero-carb air fryer recipes
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