Japanese Salted Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are marinated in a salted, Japanese-style marinade, dipped in cornstarch and deep-fried until crispy in this appetizer recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 224 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine)
• 14 ounces chicken wings
• ½ teaspoon dashi (Japanese seasoning)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine chicken wings, sake, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, dashi, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Dip marinated chicken wings in cornstarch and coat both sides.

Step 4

Fry chicken wings until crispy brown and crunchy on the outside and no longer pink at the bone, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt and black pepper before serving.