Japanese Salted Chicken Wings

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1
Japanese Salted Chicken Wings Recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

14 ounces chicken wings
1 tablespoon sake ( Japanese rice wine )
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dashi ( Japanese seasoning )
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
3 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2-4
Calories
350
Sugar
0g
Fat
20g
Japanese Salted Chicken Wings, or ‘Tebasaki Karaage’ in Japanese, is a popular dish all over Japan's casual dining industry and is perfect for sharing with family and friends. These wings are slightly salty with an outer layer of extra crispy while the meat inside is juicy, tender and full of flavor from sake, ginger, sesame oil, garlic and dashi. Japanese Salted Chicken Wings are a great choice as an appetizer and will have your guests asking for the recipe.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the chicken wings with the sake, chopped garlic, sesame oil, fresh ginger root, salt, and dashi. Mix well to ensure that the chicken is coated evenly.
2.In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper to taste.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4.Coat the chicken wings with the cornstarch mixture, tapping off any excess.
5.Fry the chicken wings in batches until golden brown, crispy and fully cooked for around 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken wings using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip off.
6.Arrange the wings on a platter and serve hot!

PROS

Japanese Salted Chicken Wings are a crowd pleasing dish with crispy skin and juicy meat that is sure to impress your guests and family.
The mix of salt, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and sake creates a unique blend of flavors that are tantalizing to the taste buds.

CONS

Since this dish is deep-fried, it is high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish has a high level of fat and calories, the use of ginger, garlic and dashi has been associated with boosting digestion, aiding in reducing inflammation and improving cardiovascular health. Also, chicken wings have protein that satisfies the hunger pangs.

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