The Secret to getting bite through, crispy skin on chicken

[orthodoc]

I never thought about using a heat gun!

I have tried a blow torch but a little too much (works great on a prime rib though). The heat gun is great and absolutely works. Still use higher temps for safety with poultry (ie not 225) but blast 'em and enjoy.

 

[TNJAKE]

I have tried a blow torch but a little too much (works great on a prime rib though). The heat gun is great and absolutely works. Still use higher temps for safety with poultry (ie not 225) but blast 'em and enjoy.

You won't get bite through skin at 225 but there is absolutely no food safety issue with smoking ANYTHING at 225 as long as you get above 140° IT within 4 hours

 

[SmokinEdge]

I have tried a blow torch but a little too much (works great on a prime rib though). The heat gun is great and absolutely works. Still use higher temps for safety with poultry (ie not 225) but blast 'em and enjoy.

I use a hand held torch, works ok but does shrink the skin. The heat gun is a good idea.
lately I’ve been playing with adding a little baking powder to the rub. This seems to help crisp the skin As well.