Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Pork Rinds
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of 'Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Pork Rinds'—a guilt-free snack that's perfect for low-carb and keto lifestyles. This recipe transforms pork skin into golden, crispy bites using heart-friendly olive oil and a fragrant blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. With a healthier baked preparation, these pork rinds deliver all the flavor and satisfying texture without the excess grease of traditional frying. Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, they bake low and slow to achieve perfect crispness. Enjoy these homemade pork rinds fresh out of the oven or store them as a crunchy snack for later. Whether you're pairing them with dips or savoring them solo, this recipe is a savory delight you won't want to miss!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Rinse the pork skin under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Ensure it's very dry for better crisping.
Using a sharp knife, remove as much excess fat from the pork skin as possible, leaving a thin layer of fat remaining.
Cut the pork skin into approximately 2-inch wide strips, then into individual 2-inch by 2-inch squares.
Place the pork skin squares into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well to ensure each piece is coated evenly.
Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper over the pork pieces and mix thoroughly until well-coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the pork skin with the fat side down, ensuring they are not overlapping.
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.
Once crispy, remove the pork rinds from the oven and let them cool completely—they’ll become even crunchier as they cool.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.8 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 9621 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 277.4 g | 555% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 59 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
