I found this bag of Howard’s Crispy Fried Chicken Skins at my local bodega this afternoon. Who knew such a thing existed? I had to buy a packet; I had no real choice in the matter. I took it home, tore open the foil, deliberately averted my eyes from the nutritional information panel, stuck my hand in… and pulled out an entire chicken wing, bones and all.
Reader, I ate him.
Don’t be haters, now. Once you get over the conceptual hurdle of animal remains in potato chip packaging, it’s really not that bad. Who doesn’t like salt and fat? I’m not sure if you’re guaranteed a chicken wing in every pack, or if this one was a special bonus, but the smaller shards of non-limb-specific chicken skin that make up the majority of the bag are far less intimidating, and not untasty.
Of course, this is a review written by a person who loves not only pork rinds, but at least three* of the ten brands named “Worst Chips Ever” by taquitos.net. A list on which, funnily enough, Howard’s Crispy Fried Chicken Skins appear.
* Nongshim Cuttlefish Flavored Snack, Pickled Onion Monster Munch, Calbee Seaweed Potato Chips
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Haha…that reminds me of Lay’s Potato Chips in China (the same Lay’s that in the US). One of the oddest flavors I encountered was “Red Wine Chicken”. Maybe they thought the flavor combo would make the chips classier.AppetiteforChina added this comment on April 09 2008 at 11:55 pm
I expect you to bring 5 packets to my next dinner party!Marisa added this comment on April 10 2008 at 3:00 am
We must go to Lucky Carryout next time you’re in DC. Best Chinese fried chicken wings HANDS DOWN in the District. True to form, the chooks are covered in batter, pre-fried, set aside, and then flash-fried again upon order/sale. SO good.Tara added this comment on April 11 2008 at 2:14 pm
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