How To Prepare Crispy Five Spice Chicken Wings ?

Preparation:   

Preparation time: 1 hr

Cooking time: 30 mins

Serving: 4

Ingredients:

  Chicken Wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 4 cloves garlic grated
• 1 inch ginger grated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Neutral Oil For Frying

   Seasoning Mix

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup corn starch
• 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tbsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tbsp. baking powder

    Five-spice Mixture       

• 2 tsp five-spice powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp szechuan chili powder (can sub regular chili powder)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken wings in salt, white pepper, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil for 1-2 hours or overnight for best results.
2. In a large bowl, add flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, white pepper, and baking powder. Mix together until combined, then add any leftover marinade (or 1-2 tbsp of water) into the seasoning mix. With your hands, rub the mix together with the liquid to create craggily bits in the seasoning mix.

3. Coat your wings into the seasoning mix, and pack in the dredge well making sure to leave no dry spots. Shake off any excess and let rest on a sheet pan for 10-15 minutes while you heat up your frying oil.
4. Fry the wings in batches at 350F for 6-8 minutes. Remove and set on a rack or paper towel to drain while you fry the rest of your wings.
5. Fry the wings a 2nd time at 350F for 1-2 minutes. This will get the exterior super crispy.
6. In a small bowl, mix together five-spice powder, paprika, szechuan chili powder, salt, and sugar.
7. Immediately toss the wings in the spice mixture while hot. Serve immediately and enjoy!