A spicy and flavorful dish featuring marinated wings with a pepper mix for an extra kick.

Salt & Pepper Wings recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
50min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion of wings)

Marinade

  • salt
    salt
    4g
  • sugar
    sugar
    4g
  • white pepper
    white pepper
    2g
  • light soy sauce
    light soy sauce
    20g
  • dark soy sauce
    dark soy sauce
    10g
  • oyster sauce
    oyster sauce
    20g
  • sake
    sake
    15g
  • sesame oil
    sesame oil
    2g

Pepper Mix

  • shallots
    shallots
    35g
  • garlic slivers
    garlic slivers
    6g
  • scallion whites (sliced)
    scallion whites (sliced)
    12g
  • jalapeño rings (no seeds)
    jalapeño rings (no seeds)
    40g
  • habanero rings (no seeds)
    habanero rings (no seeds)
    10g

Dusting

  • Half and half of corn starch and potato starch
    Half and half of corn starch and potato starch

How to make Salt & Pepper Wings

Marinade Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, combine salt, sugar, white pepper, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sake, and sesame oil.

  2. Step 2

    Mix well until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

Pepper Mix Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice the shallots, garlic, scallion whites, jalapeño, and habanero into rings.

Cooking the Wings

  1. Step 1

    Marinate the wings in the prepared marinade for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Fry them till golden brown after dusting them with cornstarch and potato starch mix.

  3. Step 3

    In a pan, sauté the pepper mix until fragrant and slightly softened.

  4. Step 4

    Toss the baked wings with the sautéed pepper mix before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

18.6kcal (0.93%)

Protein

0.8g (1.56%)

Carbs

2.7g (0.98%)

Sugars

1.9g (3.8%)

Healthy Fat

0.7g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, marinate the wings overnight.

  2. Adjust the amount of jalapeño and habanero to control the spice level.

FAQS

  1. Can I use chicken drumsticks instead of wings?

    Yes, chicken drumsticks can be used, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.

  2. How can I make the wings less spicy?

    Reduce the amount of jalapeño and habanero in the pepper mix.

  3. Can I grill the wings instead of frying them?

    Yes, grilling the wings is a great alternative to frying.

  4. What can I serve with these wings?

    These wings pair well with a side of rice or a fresh salad.

  5. Can I make this dish in advance?

    Yes, you can marinate the wings in advance and cook them when ready to serve.

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