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Easy Chicharrones Recipe (Baked Then Fried)
These chicharrones are easy to make at home - I leave just a bit of fat on the pork skin, bake until crispy, with a final quick fry for extra crispiness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 491 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork skin with some fat left on
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- Frying oil vegetable oil, canola oil, avocado oil, or other
- For Serving: Salt fresh lime juice, other seasonings as desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C).
- Trim excess fat from the pork skin, but leave a bit of it on for flavor.
- Cut the pork skin into 1-inch strips. Set them into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer, skin sides up. Season lightly with salt.
- Bake the pork skins for 1-2 hours, or until the skins dry and turn crispy, golden brown. Baking time can vary depending on the thickness of the pork skin. Remove from heat.
- Heat 1.5 inches fry oil in a large pan or pot to 350°F (177°C). A thermometer helps with this. Do not boil.
- Fry the pork skin in batches for 2-3 minutes to get them extra crispy. The skins might puff up a bit.
- Remove carefully and dry on a paper towel lined plate.
- Season with salt, lime, and optional seasonings while still warm. Consider chili powder, cayenne pepper, or a Cajun seasoning blend for that signature Chili Pepper Madness heat
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Nutrition Information
Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1777mg
(74%)
Potassium
0.1mg
(0%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1777mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.