shanghai chicken wings

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

This recipe is so good I have added it to my football agenda. I usually make chicken drumettes, but these are almost better- my son says to make these for Super Bowl snack. He loves all things spicy. This recipe is from the Saveur Magazine too. But now it is a family favorite- just tweaked a bit.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For shanghai chicken wings

  • 1/3 c
    hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 c
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    crushed chili flakes
  • 1 tsp
    chinese five-spice powder
  • peanut oil for frying
  • 1 lb
    chicken wings,drumsticks and wings separated
  • kosher salt to taste

How To Make shanghai chicken wings

  • 1
    Whisk together hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, chili flakes and five spice powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • 2
    Heat 3-inches of peanut oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until a deep fry thermometer registers 360^. Working in batches, fry chicken in hot oil until the skin turns bubbly and golden brown and the meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • 3
    With a slotted spoon, place the cooked chicken in the bowl of sauce; toss until it is fully coated. Transfer the chicken to 2 small plates; serve with remaining sauce over top. You will probably want to triple this recipe, they are that good.

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