Fried Chicken Wings

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4.8

120 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    657 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Fried Chicken Wings

Crispy, juicy, and golden. These Japanese Fried Chicken Wings are a fantastic appetizer or snack to go with an ice-cold beverage. Recipe inspired by the Japanese drama "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories.“

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 chicken wings (each wing includes wingette/flat and tip)
  • ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • tsp white pepper powder
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sake
  • ¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch (I recommend potato starch for the best texture)
  • 3 cups neutral oil (for deep-frying)
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
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Instructions

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Place 10 chicken wings skin side down. Make 2 slits on the mid-joint of the chicken wings, avoiding the bone. Gather ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and ⅛ tsp white pepper powder.
  3. Evenly sprinkle both sides of the wings with the salt and pepper.
  4. Add 4 Tbsp soy sauce and 2 Tbsp sake to a medium bowl. Add the chicken wings to the bowl.
  5. Coat the wings with the marinade really well and set aside for 15–30 minutes.
  6. Prepare a tray with ¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch. Coat each wing with the starch and dust off the excess.
  7. Heat 3 cups neutral oil to 340ºF (170ºC) in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Stir the oil and check the temperature using a cooking thermometer or cooking chopsticks. (Later on, you can lower to medium heat to maintain this optimal temperature.)
  8. Add a few chicken wings to the pot without overcrowding (my pot can hold 4 wings at a time without overcrowding). Deep-fry until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes or until the chicken‘s internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
  9. When the chicken is crispy on the outside and cooked through, drain the oil on wire rack or a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining chicken wings. Serve hot and squeeze the juice of wedges from 1 lemon to enjoy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 657kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 808mg (34%) Potassium 368mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 243IU (5%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 657 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 657kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 808mg 34%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 243IU 5%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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