Spicy Asian Style Wings

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the chicken wings with cornstarch, white pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  2. 2Combine the chicken wings with cornstarch, white pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. 3Combine the chicken wings with cornstarch, white pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  4. 4Shallow fry the chicken wings in 1 tbsp neutral oil.
  5. 5Shallow fry the chicken wings in 1 tbsp neutral oil.
  6. 6Shallow fry the chicken wings in 1 tbsp neutral oil.
  7. 7In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  8. 8In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  9. 9In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  10. 10Add 6 finely chopped garlic cloves to the pan.
  11. 11Add 6 finely chopped garlic cloves to the pan.
  12. 12Add 6 finely chopped garlic cloves to the pan.
  13. 13Add 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger.
  14. 14Add 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger.
  15. 15Add 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger.
  16. 16Add 1 long hot red chili pepper.
  17. 17Add 1 long hot red chili pepper.
  18. 18Add 1 long hot red chili pepper.
  19. 19Add 1-2 tbsp chili flakes, adjusting for spice tolerance.
  20. 20Add 1-2 tbsp chili flakes, adjusting for spice tolerance.
  21. 21Add 1-2 tbsp chili flakes, adjusting for spice tolerance.
  22. 22Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  23. 23Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  24. 24Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  25. 25Add 2 tbsp dark soy sauce.
  26. 26Add 2 tbsp dark soy sauce.
  27. 27Add 2 tbsp dark soy sauce.
  28. 28Add 1/4 cup regular soy sauce.
  29. 29Add 1/4 cup regular soy sauce.
  30. 30Add 1/4 cup regular soy sauce.
  31. 31Simmer the sauce until it thickens.
  32. 32Simmer the sauce until it thickens.
  33. 33Simmer the sauce until it thickens.
  34. 34Toss the fried wings in the sauce to coat.
  35. 35Toss the fried wings in the sauce to coat.
  36. 36Toss the fried wings in the sauce to coat.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken wings (drums and flats, patted dry)
  • 1 lb chicken wings (drums and flats, patted dry)
  • 1 lb chicken wings (drums and flats, patted dry)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for a light crisp coating)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for a light crisp coating)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for a light crisp coating)
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for shallow frying
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for shallow frying
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for shallow frying
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 long hot red chili pepper
  • 1 long hot red chili pepper
  • 1 long hot red chili pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes, adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes, adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes, adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup regular soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup regular soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup regular soy sauce

Tips

  • Don't forget to add the garlic before the wings.