Mochiko Chicken Wings

Asian flavors are fused into the chicken with an overnight marinade. When fried, the batter turns crispy and savory.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 650 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• oil for deep frying
• 6 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Hawaiian sea salt
• 5 pounds chicken wings or thighs
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.75 cup cornstarch
• 0.75 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together eggs, soy sauce, sugar, sea salt, green onions, and garlic in a large bowl. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, and mochiko; fold into the egg mixture until smooth. Add chicken and mix until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, and mix again to redistribute. Heat a large pot of oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Deep fry chicken wings until golden brown and cooked through; drain on paper towels.