Spicy Fried Chicken Wings (Làzhī Jīchì)
Làzhī Jīchì, or Spicy Fried Chicken Wings, is a popular dish in Tianjin Cuisine known for its crispy texture and spicy flavor. This recipe will guide you through creating this delicious and addictive dish at home.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili flakes, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken wings to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and coat them with cornstarch.
- Fry the chicken wings in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Large skillet Bowl Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the Làzhī Jīchì with a side of pickled vegetables and a cold beer for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Tips & tricks
For extra spiciness, add more chili flakes to the marinade. Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when frying the chicken wings to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
Cost
$15