Homemade Pork Rinds

Sides Snack Keto Low-Carb

How to Make Pork Rinds at Home

Fresh, crispy, and seasoned exactly how you like them — skip the store bag and pop your own.

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This is a go-to snack at Big Daddy's house. Before we started making these at home we'd always just buy them from the store — but homemade pork rinds are on a completely different level. They're fresher, crispier, and you control exactly how much seasoning goes on them. Keto-friendly, low-carb, and dangerously addictive.

0g

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~2 min

Cook Time

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🐷 What You'll Need

• Pork rind pellets (see affiliate link below)
• Deep fryer or heavy pot with oil
• Oil heated to 400–425°F
• Your favorite seasoning — applied immediately after frying

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Pork Rind Pellets — the key ingredient. These are raw pork skin pellets that puff up when dropped in hot oil.
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How to Make It

1. Heat your oil to 400–425°F. A deep fryer works great, or use a heavy Dutch oven with a thermometer.
2. Drop a small handful of pork rind pellets into the hot oil. They'll sink briefly, then puff up dramatically within seconds.
3. Once puffed and floating, remove immediately with a slotted spoon — they go from perfect to overdone fast.
4. Season immediately while still hot so the seasoning sticks. Toss in a bowl to coat evenly.
5. Spread on a paper towel-lined tray to drain briefly, then serve right away.

Seasoning Ideas

Classic BBQ

Killer Hogs AP + a pinch of smoked paprika. Simple and perfect.

Spicy

Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub + cayenne. Serious heat in every bite.

Ranch

Ranch powder + garlic powder. Crowd pleaser every time.

Lemon Pepper

Lemon pepper seasoning + a pinch of salt. Light and tangy.

🔥 Big Daddy's Tips:

• Oil temperature is everything — too low and they won't puff fully, too high and they burn. 400–425°F is the sweet spot.
• Don't overcrowd the fryer — work in small batches so the oil temp stays consistent.
• Season the second they come out — hot pork rinds absorb seasoning beautifully. Waiting even 30 seconds means the seasoning won't stick as well.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container — they'll stay crispy for a couple of days, though they rarely last that long.
• These make a fantastic keto-friendly chip substitute for dips like the Jalapeño Popper Dip or Crab Rangoon Dip.

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🛒 Ingredients

Pork Rind Pellets

🧂 Rubs & Sauces

Malcom's & Killer Hogs Seasonings Rylee's Seasonings

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