Filipino Fried Chicken

Filipino fried chicken is a cinch to make at home with chicken wings that you can dredge and marinate all in one go using basic ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 10 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ bunch green onions, chopped
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 5 pounds chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Ajinomoto®) (Optional)
• ¼ cup soy sauce (such as Aloha™ Shoyu)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cornstarch, sugar, flour, salt, and monosodium glutamate in a large bowl. Add eggs, green onions, soy sauce, and garlic. Pat chicken dry and add to the sauce. Cover and refrigerate until marinated, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).