How to Make Chinese Fried Wings Recipe: Crispy Chicken Wings Within 5 Minutes!

Wings are probably the most hyped part of the chicken. Everyone loves taking a bite of crispy fried chicken wings. There are many variations of fried wings, such as buffalo wings, takeout wings, and more. Today, I am gonna show you the Chinese fried wings recipe, just like the takeout style.

Unlike other recipes, you don’t need to bread the chicken wings separately. A mix of cornstarch and flour goes into the marination and works as the coating for the wings. These wings turn out super crispy and yummy. Let’s make restaurant-like wings at home.

Recipe Table

As you need to marinate the chicken wings for some time, planning your schedule accordingly is important. The overview chart will help you do this.

Course: Snack	Cuisine: Chinese		Difficulty: Medium
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Serving		Preparation Time	Cooking Time	Calories
4 persons		2 hours 10 minutes	5 minutes	848 kcal

Tools and Utensils You Need

The following tools and utensils will make your cooking process easier.

1. A medium bowl
2. A kitchen knife
3. Measuring spoons
4. Cling film
5. A casserole
6. A paper towel
7. A pair of tongs
8. A kitchen thermometer

Ingredients Needed for the Recipe

I kept the ingredients as simple as possible so that you can make flavorful chicken wings with the least hassle. Check out the ingredients below.

• Chicken Wings: 16 pcs of chicken wings
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Pepper: 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper
• Garlic: 1 tbsp of garlic powder
• Shaoxing Wine: 1 tbsp
• Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce
• Egg: 1 pc
• Sesame Oil: 1 tbsp
• Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
• Flour: 2 tbsp
• Cooking Oil: 1 liter

Chinese Fried Wings Recipe: Step-By-Step Instructions

Preparing the chicken wings for frying is the first thing I am gonna do. Follow the steps I used to make these fried wings.

Step 1: Clean and Dry the Wings

Wash the wings thoroughly so that there are no impurities in them. Then, pat the wings dry using a paper towel. You can remove the tip of the wings.

You Can Also Try: Chinese Take Out Wings Recipe

Step 2: Marinate the Chicken Wings

Take the clean wings in a bowl. Add salt, black pepper powder, garlic powder, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, and an egg to the wings. Mix everything well. Then, add 1 tbsp of cornstarch and flour mixture to the bowl. After mixing everything, cover the bowl with a cling film and let the wings rest for about two hours.

Step 3: Fry the Wings

Pour a lot of oil into a casserole and heat it up. In the meantime, add some more cornstarch and flour mix to the wings to coat them. Then, drop the chicken wings into the hot oil one after another. Fry the wings at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes until they have a golden brown color.

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Then, let the wings rest for a bit and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts of the Recipe

Deep-fried foods have high calories, so they aren’t very good for your health. These fried wings have 848 calories per serving. You also get the following nutrients from this recipe.

• Total Carbohydrates: 6.4g
• Protein: 56g
• Total Fat: 64g
• Saturated Fat: 13.6g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 23.6g
• Trans Fat: 0.8g
• Total Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
• Total Sugar: 0.7g
• Cholesterol: 376mg
• Sodium: 932mg
• Potassium: 519.2mg
• Calcium: 52mg
• Iron: 2.5mg
• Vitamin A: 75IU
• Vitamin C: 12mg
• Vitamin D: 0.8mcg

As you can see, these fried wings are high in protein and fat. A good thing is the amount of unsaturated fat is much higher than saturated fat. These fried wings are also high in cholesterol and sodium. You get about half the sodium of your daily requirements from just one serving of these fried wings. So, you shouldn’t eat these fried wings too often.

Too much sodium can be harmful to your heart health. However, you get some essential minerals and vitamins from these fried wings. So, they can be good as an occasional snack.

Do’s and Don’ts of the Recipe

The flavor and texture of the fried wings can be ruined if you don’t follow these tips.

Do’s

• Marinating the chicken wings for long enough is important. If possible, marinate the wings for a longer period. It will help them absorb more flavors from the seasonings.
• Adding cornstarch and flour mix to the wings for the second time reduces the amount of moisture on the surface and makes the wings crispier.

Don’ts

• Never fry too many wings together. In an overcrowded pot, the wings will become soggy. Fry them in batches.
• After frying the wings, don’t consume them directly. Place them on a wire rack to let the excess oil drip.

Is Farm-Raised or Country Chicken Wing Better for this Recipe?

Both types of chicken wings have their pros and cons. Farm-raised chicken wings usually have more meat, so they turn out more tender and juicier. As the meat-to-bone proportion is high, these wings are more filling. 

However, country chicken wings have a better flavor. As free-range chickens eat a variety of food, their meat is more flavorful than farm-raised chickens.

Do I Need to Fry the Chicken Wings Twice?

Some recipes tell you to fry the chicken wings twice to have a better crisp. In that case, you need to fry the chicken wings at a lower temperature first. Then, you have to fry the wings again at a higher temperature to bring the perfect crunch.

But this recipe doesn’t require double-frying the wings. Once the chicken wings are marinated and coated properly, you can fry them just once and they will become crispy enough.

What Oil Is Best for Frying Chicken Wings?

You can use a wide variety of oils for fried chicken wings. However, the best oil in my opinion is canola oil. This is a neutral oil, so it doesn’t have any flavor of its own. If the oil is flavored, the chicken wings may absorb some of the flavor while frying them.

So, the original flavor of the fried wings will be altered. I recommend using any neutral oil for this recipe.

Which Dipping Sauce Is the Best for Fried Wings?

It depends on personal preferences. Some people love to dip their fried wings into mayonnaise, while many others opt for a honey mustard dip. I usually make a homemade dipping sauce by combining ketchup, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard paste.

You can also add honey, sesame oil, etc., to the dipping sauce to make it more flavorful.

Discussion Recap

Fried wings are a popular fast food across the world. Among various styles of frying chicken wings, the Chinese takeout style is my favorite. So, I wanted to share the Chinese fried wings recipe with you. With this recipe, you can now make delicious fried wings just like in restaurants.

This recipe needs just a few ingredients and the cooking time is also short. You just need to clean and marinate the wings with the ingredients. Then, fry the wings over high heat to make them crispy. Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce to enhance the flavors.