Juicy Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Juicy Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds frozen chicken wings, thawed
- 4 cups water, for soaking
- 1 tablespoon salt, for soaking
- 2 tablespoons vinegar, for soaking
For the Marinade
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 green onion, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing cooking wine
For the Coating and Frying
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, for seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Place the frozen chicken wings in a large bowl. Add 4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Submerge the wings and let them soak for 10 minutes. Periodically press on the wings to help release any impurities and tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
After soaking, drain the wings thoroughly in a colander. Pat them completely dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Using a sharp knife, make 2-3 small cuts on the fleshy part of each wing to allow the marinade to penetrate deeper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the dried and scored wings to a clean bowl. Add the smashed garlic cloves, chopped green onion, sliced ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing cooking wine. Mix well to ensure all wings are evenly coated. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
After marination, remove and discard the solid aromatics (garlic, green onion, ginger) from the wings. Crack the large egg into the bowl with the marinated wings and mix well to coat. Then, add the cornstarch and toss until each wing is fully coated with a thin, even layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Prepare your frying station: Pour the cooking oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of coating should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully place a batch of coated chicken wings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and lightly golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Remove the wings with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Allow the first batch of fried wings to rest for 2-3 minutes while you fry the remaining batches. This resting period helps redistribute moisture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F. Return all the fried wings to the hot oil for a second fry. This step is crucial for achieving extra crispiness. Fry for another 2-3 minutes, or until the wings are deeply golden brown and very crispy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove the wings from the oil and place them back on the wire rack. Immediately season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your juicy, crispy fried chicken wings!
⏱️ 2 min
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Juicy Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds frozen chicken wings, thawed
- 4 cups water, for soaking
- 1 tablespoon salt, for soaking
- 2 tablespoons vinegar, for soaking
For the Marinade
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 green onion, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing cooking wine
For the Coating and Frying
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, for seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Place the frozen chicken wings in a large bowl. Add 4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Submerge the wings and let them soak for 10 minutes. Periodically press on the wings to help release any impurities and tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
After soaking, drain the wings thoroughly in a colander. Pat them completely dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Using a sharp knife, make 2-3 small cuts on the fleshy part of each wing to allow the marinade to penetrate deeper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the dried and scored wings to a clean bowl. Add the smashed garlic cloves, chopped green onion, sliced ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing cooking wine. Mix well to ensure all wings are evenly coated. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
After marination, remove and discard the solid aromatics (garlic, green onion, ginger) from the wings. Crack the large egg into the bowl with the marinated wings and mix well to coat. Then, add the cornstarch and toss until each wing is fully coated with a thin, even layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Prepare your frying station: Pour the cooking oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of coating should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully place a batch of coated chicken wings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and lightly golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Remove the wings with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Allow the first batch of fried wings to rest for 2-3 minutes while you fry the remaining batches. This resting period helps redistribute moisture.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F. Return all the fried wings to the hot oil for a second fry. This step is crucial for achieving extra crispiness. Fry for another 2-3 minutes, or until the wings are deeply golden brown and very crispy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove the wings from the oil and place them back on the wire rack. Immediately season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your juicy, crispy fried chicken wings!
⏱️ 2 min