Crispy Salt-and-Pepper Chicken Skin

A deliciously crispy snack made from baked chicken skin seasoned simply with salt and pepper. These crackling-like pieces make for an irresistible appetizer or garnish.

4 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • ½ pound chicken skin
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 set parchment and baking sheet

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Trim meat and excess fat from 1/2 pound chicken skin (from about 2 whole chickens or 3 pounds thighs); cut into 3" pieces. Flatten, flesh side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper; top with another sheet of parchment and baking sheet (to keep skin from curling). Bake until browned and crisp, about 1 hour. Remove top baking sheet and paper; let cool 10 minutes.

    70 min

  2. 2.

    Skin can be baked 3 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.