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Salted Egg Chicken Wings

  • Author: earthsea
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and crispy chicken wings coated in a rich salted egg yolk sauce, perfect for parties or a weekend treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons rice cooking wine (or 1 tablespoon of vodka and 1 tablespoon of water)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 salted egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon MSG (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, rice cooking wine, salt, and sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
  2. In another medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, tapioca starch, and baking powder.
  3. Working one wing at a time, quickly coat in the starches and transfer to a nonstick baking sheet.
  4. Let the wings rest for at least 30 minutes. This time allows the starches on the outside to hydrate.
  5. Place the salted egg yolks in a steaming dish and steam on medium-high for 15-20 minutes until soft. Transfer to a food processor and blend until they become a fine powder. You can also mash them with a fork.
  6. Melt the butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then, add the salted egg yolks, sugar, salt, and MSG, and cook for another minute. Set the pan aside.
  7. Heat about 1-inch of oil to an initial temperature of 400°F (which will drop to 350°F when you add the wings). Carefully transfer half the wings to the hot oil and deep-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Allow the temperature to come back to 400°F, then repeat with the other half. Let the wings rest for at least 15 minutes before the second fry.
  9. Heat the oil to 425°F. Fry the chicken wings for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and very crispy. Immediately transfer them to the salted egg sauce and toss to coat. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, allow the wings to marinate for longer. Try adding chili for a spicy version, or bake instead of fry for a healthier option.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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