Description
These crispy Chinese salt and pepper chicken wings are a takeout favorite you can make at home! Lightly coated and double-fried for maximum crunch, they’re tossed with garlic, onions, chili, and seasoning for an irresistible spicy-savory bite.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 400g chicken wings (skin-on, about 14 oz)
- 1 cup potato or corn starch (add more if needed)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2–3 red or green chilies, thinly sliced
- 2–3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- Neutral oil for frying
- For the Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- Option 1 – Basic Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken powder or MSG (optional)
- Option 2 – Chinese Salt & Pepper Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken powder or MSG (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with salt, black pepper, baking soda, and garlic paste. Rub well and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Slice garlic, chilies, onions, and spring onions thinly.
- Dredge the marinated wings in starch, coating evenly. Shake off excess flour.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C). Deep-fry wings for 3–4 minutes until they float. Remove and rest for 6–8 minutes.
- Reheat oil and deep-fry wings again for 5–6 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a rack.
- In a hot wok or pan, drizzle 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic for a few seconds, then add onions, chilies, and spring onions.
- Add the fried wings and sprinkle with your chosen seasoning (Option 1 or 2). Toss everything together to coat.
- Serve hot and crispy, straight from the pan.
Notes
- Double-frying ensures maximum crunchiness.
- Adjust chili quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg