Description
Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned Chinese fried chicken wings, made with a delicious marinade that includes Shaoxing rice wine, sesame oil, and five spice. This homemade version mimics your favorite Chinese takeout wings and is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade
- 18 chicken wing segments or 10 whole chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice
For the Coating
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry.
- In a large zip-top bag or large mixing bowl, mix the chicken wings with the marinade liquids and spices.
- Add the cornstarch, egg, and egg yolk to the zip-top bag. Seal and massage the mixture until it becomes a homogenous marinade, or stir well if using a mixing bowl. Marinate for 2 hours.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot to be 3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 325°F (163°C).
- Carefully place the marinated chicken wings into the hot oil in small batches (about 5-6 wing segments or 3-4 whole wings at a time). Fry for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the wings from the oil with a heat-safe slotted spoon or an Asian spider spoon. Place the fried wings onto a wire rack over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process until all wings are fried.
- Serve the wings hot with mumbo sauce or hot sauce (optional).
Notes
Storage and Reheating: Store the fried wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, use an air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 3-4 minutes or bake in the oven at 325°F (163°C) for 10 minutes to crisp them back up.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese