Super Crispy Chicken-Skin Nachos Recipe

Name: Super Crispy Chicken-Skin Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces chicken skins (from about 16 chicken thighs); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken; 2 ounces queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup pico de gallo; 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup guacamole; 1 small jalapeno chile, thinly sliced; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

14 ounces chicken skins (from about 16 chicken thighs)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 ounces queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup guacamole
1 small jalapeno chile, thinly sliced
4 lime wedges

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Pat chicken skins very dry with paper towels. Arrange half of chicken skins in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Arrange remaining half chicken skins in a single layer on a second parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle skins evenly with pepper, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Top each baking sheet with a second sheet of parchment, and cover each with a second rimmed baking sheet to press chicken skins flat. Bake in preheated oven until skins are well browned and crispy, 35 to 40 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time.
2
Remove top baking sheets and parchment, and return chicken skins to oven. Bake until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. (Do not let chicken skins burn.)
3
Arrange crispy chicken skins on a serving platter. Top evenly with shredded chicken, queso fresco, pico de gallo, cilantro, guacamole, and jalapeno. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces chicken skins (from about 16 chicken thighs), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Super Crispy Chicken-Skin Nachos falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Super Crispy Chicken-Skin Nachos

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