Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Pork Rinds
Dive into guilt-free crunch with our Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Pork Rinds—an irresistibly flavorful snack that’s lightened up with a better-for-you cooking method! This oven-baked alternative to traditional fried pork rinds swaps deep frying for a slow, low-temperature roast, delivering perfectly crispy results without the extra oil. Infused with heart-friendly olive oil and seasoned with a bold mix of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, every bite is a savory delight. Whether you're craving a keto-friendly snack or a gluten-free crunch that doesn’t compromise on taste, these pork rinds are the ultimate snack upgrade. Simple to prepare, healthier to enjoy, and perfect for sharing, they’ll quickly become a pantry staple in your home.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Pork skin
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Step 2
Rinse the pork skin under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Ensure it's very dry for better crisping.
Step 3
Using a sharp knife, remove as much excess fat from the pork skin as possible, leaving a thin layer of fat remaining.
Step 4
Cut the pork skin into approximately 2-inch wide strips, then into individual 2-inch by 2-inch squares.
Step 5
Place the pork skin squares into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well to ensure each piece is coated evenly.
Step 6
Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper over the pork pieces and mix thoroughly until well-coated.
Step 7
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the pork skin with the fat side down, ensuring they are not overlapping.
Step 8
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 90-120 minutes, checking after 90 minutes to see if they are crispy and have reduced in size significantly.
Step 9
Once crispy, remove the pork rinds from the oven and let them cool completely—they’ll become even crunchier as they cool.
Step 10
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (492.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2734.5 |
| Total Fat 168.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 65.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 430.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9621.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.2g | |
| Protein 277.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 101.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 59.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories