Keto Chicharron Recipe
Keto Chicharron is a crunchy, savory snack made from pork belly or pork skin, perfect for satisfying your cravings on a keto diet. With no carbs and a simple seasoning blend, it's a deliciously crispy treat that's easy to make and perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Cooling rack
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly or pork skin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using pork belly, cut the skin into small, bite-sized pieces. If using just pork skin, cut it into strips or squares. Make sure the skin is dry before seasoning.
- Drizzle the pork skin with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Toss the pieces to ensure they’re evenly coated.
- Lay the seasoned pork skin or pork belly on the baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring the pieces aren’t overcrowded.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicharron is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicharron from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to drain excess fat, allowing it to become extra crispy.