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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 800 grams chicken wings
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup evaporated cane sugar (packed)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- Put the chicken wings in a single layer on a tray and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper.
- Toss the chicken to coat evenly refrigerate while you prepare the other ingredients.
- 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.
- Add the vinegar, and then transfer to a large bowl and allow the glaze to cool.
- Add about 2-inches of vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed pot and heat to 320 degrees F (160C).
- 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.
- Fry the chicken wings for 10 minutes in batches. Transfer to a plate and continue frying the rest of the wings.
- 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).
- Transfer the wings directly to the bowl of glaze and quickly toss to coat.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.