Description
These Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings are a delightful combination of crispy fried wings tossed in fragrant spices and aromatics. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these wings are bursting with savory flavors and a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, finely sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry and season with salt, black pepper, five-spice powder, garlic powder, and white pepper. Dredge in cornstarch.
- Fry the Chicken Wings: Heat oil to 350°F, fry wings until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a clean pan, sauté garlic, chili, green onions, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss Wings: Return fried wings to the pan, toss with aromatics. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the wings.
- Adjust chili amount for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 to 6 wings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
