Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Skin
Dive into the simple snack of homemade Air Fryer Chicken Skin, where each golden piece offers a satisfying snap! The air fryer turns ordinary chicken skin into an easy snack, just waiting to be dipped, crunched, and enjoyed!
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 102kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- Chicken skin from 4-6 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Prepare chicken skin: Begin by removing the skin from the chicken thighs or breasts. Try to keep the skin in as large of pieces as possible. If you're using skin from a whole chicken or from drumsticks, that's fine too. Lay them flat, then blot with a paper towel on both sides to remove excess moisture.
- Season chicken skin: Lightly sprinkle the chicken skin with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. Remember that the skin will shrink significantly as it cooks, so don't over-season.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for five minutes.
- Layer in air fryer basket: Place the seasoned chicken skin in a single layer in the Ninja Foodi or air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap. This is essential to get them evenly crispy.
- Air fry chicken skins: Cook the chicken skin in the air fryer for about 8-12 minutes. Halfway through cooking, flip them to ensure even cooking.
- Check for doneness: The chicken skins in air fryer are finished when they've reached a golden brown color and have a crispy texture. Depending on the thickness and size of the skin, and the specific model of your air fryer, the cooking time may vary.
- Remove oil and crisp: Remove the crispy chicken skins from the air fryer and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Let them cool for a minute or two, as they'll continue to crisp up a bit more out of the fryer.
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Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg