Deep-Fried Chicken Necks
Deep-Fried Chicken Necks are a savory, crunchy snack or appetizer made by seasoning chicken necks and deep-frying them until golden brown. The dish typically features chicken necks, flour or a seasoned batter, and a blend of spices like paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. It's a popular comfort food in various cuisines, including American Southern cooking and some Asian street food traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, providing a good source of B vitamins and minerals like phosphorus and selenium. A typical serving of about 100 grams contains roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 20 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
Per 100 g (about 3-4 fried necks) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, deep-fried chicken necks are a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, utilizing a part of the animal often overlooked in mainstream cuisine. Nutritionally, the bones and cartilage can offer collagen and calcium when chewed, though the frying process adds significant fat.
