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Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Irresistibly Crispy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Discover how to make Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings that are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine substitute with sake, dry sherry, or white wine
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger essential for flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic used in marinade and topping
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken wings prefer dark meat for tenderness
  • 1 cup potato starch or cornstarch if necessary
  • 2 cups neutral oil for frying canola, peanut, or vegetable oil
For the Topping
  • 2 chiles sliced adjust quantity for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper adjust according to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan pepper-salt for authentic flavor

Equipment

  • heavy skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a large bowl, combine Shaoxing wine, minced ginger, and kosher salt. Add chicken wings, coat well, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight if possible.
  2. In a heavy skillet, pour enough neutral oil to submerge the wings halfway. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers (about 350°F or 175°C).
  3. Remove marinated wings, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in potato starch, shaking off excess.
  4. Fry coated wings in batches for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer wings to a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté sliced chiles and minced garlic until lightly browned and fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  6. Serve fried wings with sautéed chiles and garlic on top, sprinkle with ground white pepper and Szechuan pepper-salt, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Wings can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months. Reheat in a 375°F oven for best results.

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