Salt and Pepper Wings (椒盐鸡翅)
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Rest
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Salt and Pepper Wings (椒盐鸡翅)
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Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned, Chinese salt and pepper chicken wings are simply irresistible!
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 lb chicken wings flats or a mixture of flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
For the seasonings
- 2 fresh chili peppers finely chopped
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 1 talk scallions finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper seasoning shop-bought or homemade (see note 1)
Instructions
Marinate the wings
- Score each chicken wing flat twice with a sharp knife, then place them in a bowl. Add soy sauce and salt, and mix well to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken. Rub to ensure an even, thin coating.
Pan-fry the wings
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lay in the marinated wings in a single layer. Leave to fry, undisturbed, until the bottom side turns golden. Flip all the pieces to brown the other side (see note 2). Transfer the chicken to a plate for later use.
Season the dish
- Pour out most of the oil from the skillet. Add fresh chili and garlic, leaving to sizzle in a little oil until fragrant.
- Return the fried chicken to the skillet and add chopped scallions. Toss everything together to coat the wings with the chili and garlic.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper seasoning evenly over the wings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Homemade salt and pepper seasoning (椒盐): The simplest method is to mix fine salt with five-spice powder or ground Sichuan pepper in a 5:1 ratio. For a more advanced version, check out the recipe for Salt and Pepper Tofu which includes a dedicated seasoning recipe.
- It takes around 8 minutes to fry the chicken wing flats. Add a couple of extra minutes for the wing drumettes. If unsure, check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. It should be over 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
926mg
(39%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
424IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 926mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 424IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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