Fried Chicken Wings, Chinese Takeout-Style
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
10 whole wings
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Calories
189 kcal
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Cuisine
Chinese
Fried Chicken Wings, Chinese Takeout-Style
Description
Chicken wings are first marinated in a mixture of spices, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and egg, which imparts flavor and helps the coating adhere. After adding cornstarch and flour, the wings develop a thin batter. The wings are fried twice: initially at a moderate temperature to cook through, then again at a higher temperature to crisp the skin. This double frying method creates a crunch that contrasts with the tender inside.
The seasoning uses both white and black pepper along with garlic powder to build a subtle peppery aroma. Shaoxing wine adds depth, and soy sauce provides saltiness. These wings can be served on their own as a snack or appetizer, replicating the texture and taste of popular Chinese takeout.
Ingredients
- 10 chicken wings washed and pat dry, whole
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Combine chicken wings, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, salt, sugar, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil and egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix everything until the wings are well-coated. Next, add the cornstarch and all purpose flour and mix again until the wings are coated.
- Let the wings marinate for 2 hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator overnight for best results. (If you refrigerate the wings, be sure to let them come to room temperature again before cooking).
- After marinating, if it looks like there is liquid in the bowl, be sure to mix them thoroughly again. The wings should be well coated with a thin batter-like coating. If it still looks too watery, add a bit more cornstarch and flour.
- Fill a medium pot about 2/3 of the way up with oil, and heat it to 325 degrees F.
- Fry the wings in small batches for 5 minutes and remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels. After all of the wings are fried, return them in batches to the oil and fry again for 3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels or a cooling rack, and serve with hot sauce!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10whole wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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