Tebasaki (Japanese Chicken Wings)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    343 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Tebasaki (Japanese Chicken Wings)

These Nagoya-style Tebasaki (Japanese chicken wings) have shatteringly crisp skin, coated in a savory-sweet glaze that's redolent of garlic, ginger, and black pepper.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 800 grams chicken wings
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup evaporated cane sugar (packed)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • cup sake
  • 1 teaspoon ginger juice (grate the ginger and squeeze out juice)
  • 4 grams garlic (~1 medium clove, grated)
  • 1 tablespoon black vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon Potato Starch
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions

  1. Put the chicken wings in a single layer on a tray and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper.
  2. Toss the chicken to coat evenly refrigerate while you prepare the other ingredients.
  3. Make the glaze by putting the sugar, soy sauce, sake, ginger juice, and garlic in a shallow pan. Heat over medium-high heat until the glaze starts to thicken. You can tell when it's ready when the bubbles get big and shiny.
  4. Add the vinegar, and then transfer to a large bowl and allow the glaze to cool.
  5. Add about 2-inches of vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed pot and heat to 320 degrees F (160C).
  6. Take the chicken out of the fridge and use paper towels to remove as much moisture from the surface of the chicken as possible. Sprinkle on the potato starch and toss the wings to evenly coat each piece with a thin layer of starch.
  7. Fry the chicken wings for 10 minutes in batches. Transfer to a plate and continue frying the rest of the wings.
  8. Increase the heat of the oil to 375 degrees F (190C). Fry the chicken in smaller batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. The chicken is done when the wings are golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
  9. Transfer the wings directly to the bowl of glaze and quickly toss to coat.
  10. Sprinkle on some toasted sesame seeds and black pepper to taste and toss again. Don't let the wings sit in the glaze for too long.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 1129mg (47%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 159IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1129mg 47%
Potassium 235mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 159IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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