Fried Chicken Wings in Asian Hot Sauce (Crispy Even When Chilled!)
This recipe is slightly adapted from Korean Fried Chicken Wings by America's Test Kitchen Cooking School.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 3 lb (1.4 kg) chicken wings
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 large cloves garlic (, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon))
- 1 tsp ginger (, grated)
- 3 tbsp agave syrup ((or sugar) (*Footnote))
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Gochujang ((or Sriracha sauce))
- 1 tbsp soy sauce ((or tamari for gluten free alternative))
- 8 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl. Microwave until the mixture is bubbly and the herbs are fragrant but not browned, 40 to 60 seconds.
- 2
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water (*Footnote 1), syrup (or sugar), Gochujang (or Sriracha), and soy sauce until smooth. Set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a 6-quart dutch oven (or heavy duty pot) over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (176°C). Place a cooling rack over a large baking sheet.
- 4
Whisk the all-purpose flour, cornstarch and 1 and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl until it forms a smooth, runny batter. Add half of the wings. Toss to coat evenly.
- 5
When the oil is ready, carefully add the wings using a pair of tongs. Turn to medium-high heat. Let cook for a minute to allow the batter to set. Then stir occasionally to prevent the wings from sticking. Fry until the coating is light golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer wings to the cooling rack.
- 6
Wait until the oil returns to 350°F (176°C). Cook the remaining wings using the same method.
- 7
Reduce the heat to medium and heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Return all the wings back to the oil. Arrange them so they are submerged in the oil. Stir occasionally and fry until deep golden brown and very crispy, about 7 minutes. Transfer the wings to the cooling rack and leave to rest for 2 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the wings to the big bowl with the sauce. Toss gently until evenly coated. Return the wings to the rack and leave to rest for 2 minutes, until the coating sets.
- 10
Serve on a platter as an appetizer, or as a main dish over steamed rice and slaw.