I am a big fan of crispy chicken skin. It is incredibly addictive. There is something about that salty, savoury taste that pairs so well to its crunchy texture. To me, it is more than just a comfort food – it was a memorable part of my childhood. I recall fond memories of separating the chicken skin from my fried chicken, saving it last so that I could enjoy it on its own and truly savour its flavour. My mom would also further indulge me by giving me her own chicken skin for me to enjoy, knowing that such a simple act would bring me so much joy. Those were the days. 🙂

Now that I can easily buy a pack of plain chicken skin from our online grocery, I am glad that I will now be able to make my favourite snack and relive those beloved childhood memories. A recent study showed that chicken skin contains a good amount of unsaturated fat which is good for the heart. So now I can munch on this snack without feeling too guilty , hooray! :). Kidding aside, it is naturally better to eat it, as with all things, in moderation. After all, research findings may change again in the future.

Ingredients

• 500g chicken skin
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

• Preheat air-fryer at 200 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes
• Wash and pat dry the chicken skin with paper towel
• Cut the chicken skin into chunks, about 2×3″ or the width of your 2 fingers side by side. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the skin
• Lay the pieces of chicken skin on the air fryer’s wire basket and take care not to overlap the pieces. Air-fry for 10 minutes, flipping the pieces every 5 minutes. Note that you might need to add an extra minute or 2 of air-frying as needed, because some pieces might be thicker than others. Use your own judgement.