FRIED CHINESE FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN WINGS

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Yield Serves 6 as an hors d'oeuvre or 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds chicken wings (12 to 14)
1 onion
a 1 1/2-inch piece peeled fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably Kikkoman)
1‚ tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/2 cup cornstarch
6 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cut off wing tips, reserving for another use, and halve wings at joint. Coarsely chop onion and finely chop gingerroot. In a large sealable plastic bag combine onion, gingerroot, soy sauce, Sherry, five-spice powder, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add wings and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Turn bag until wings are completely coated. Marinate chicken wings in bag in a large bowl, chilled, turning bag once, 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Transfer wings and marinade to a roasting pan or large shallow baking pan and bake, covered with foil, in middle of oven 1 hour. Cool wings until they can be handled and drain in a colander, discarding marinade. Wings may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Reduce temperature to 250°F.
  • In a small serving bowl combine remaining 2 tablespoons salt and pepper. Put cornstarch in a small bowl and dredge each wing, knocking off excess cornstarch and transferring to a shallow pan. In a 5- to 6-quart heavy kettle heat oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 370°F. Working in batches of 6 or 7, fry wings in oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes, and with a slotted spoon transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep wings warm on a baking sheet in oven. Fry remaining wings in same manner, returning oil to 370°F. between batches.
  • Serve wings with salt and pepper mixture.

Farooq Alee Farooq Ahmed
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Overall, I thought these chicken wings were pretty good. They were crispy, juicy, and had a nice flavor. I would definitely make them again.


Mahad Areis Hassan
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These chicken wings were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Misere Misere
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I'm not a big fan of five-spice powder, so I wasn't a huge fan of these chicken wings.


Abdul rehmandon110
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These chicken wings were just okay. I've had better.


ugochukwu agaziem
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I don't recommend this recipe. The chicken wings were bland and the five-spice powder didn't add much flavor.


Brenda Jill
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These chicken wings were a lot of work to make and they didn't really taste that great.


Sad'nt couldn't be me
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The chicken wings were a bit dry. I think I overcooked them.


Adam Kuhn (Adam K)
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I found that the chicken wings were a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less five-spice powder.


marlene theron
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken wings didn't turn out crispy. They were still tasty, but not what I was hoping for.


Arifa MurtazA
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These chicken wings are perfect for a party or a game day snack. They're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


MD yousup Ali
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I love the way the five-spice powder coats the chicken wings and gives them a nice caramelized flavor.


Akaho Dodzidenu Worlanyo
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I've made these chicken wings several times now and they're always a hit. They're crispy, juicy, and have the perfect amount of spice.


Jaleel Saleem
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These chicken wings were easy to make and turned out great. I used a store-bought five-spice powder and they still tasted amazing.


Firoz Alam
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I'm not a big fan of chicken wings, but these were actually really good. The five-spice powder gave them a lot of flavor.


Veronica FineArtCo
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These were the best chicken wings I've ever had! The five-spice powder really made them special.


Eric Dilley
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I love the crispy skin and the juicy meat of these chicken wings. The five-spice powder gives them a nice kick.


Mama Bear
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The chicken wings were easy to make and very tasty. I would recommend using a good quality five-spice powder.


Madhurya Roy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken wings turned out great. The five-spice powder gave them a unique and delicious flavor.


Mitu islam
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These chicken wings were a hit at my party! They were crispy, juicy, and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making them again.