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Fish Skin Chips Recipe

Crispy fried fish skin chips are a delicious healthy snack. A great recipe after enjoying salmon, halibut or any white fish for no waste.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chips, fish skin, fried
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 pot
  • 1 baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 c fish skin
  • 1 c oil vegetable or olive
  • salt and pepper add red pepper flakes for spicier

Instructions

  • Remove scales from the fish skin and rinse thoroughly. Cut into large bite size pieces. Boil in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. If the skin is very thin – 45 seconds to soften.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread out so they aren't touching, sprinkled with salt, and cook in the oven at 180 F for about 2 hours so skins are completely dry.
  • Heat oil to 360-375 degrees F. Fry for 30-40 seconds or until crispy. Lay on paper towels when done to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle with salt and spices to your liking and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 73kcal | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 220mg | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg