Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fine breadcrumbs or 1 cup cracker crumb
  • 2 cups peanut oil (for frying) or 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Method

  • Clip wing tips off and discard.
  • Separate wings at joints.
  • Wash and drain well.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together salt, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger and minced garlic.
  • Add chicken wing pieces into a large zip-loc bag.
  • Pour soy sauce mixture over the wings, shake bag to coat well.
  • Place bag in refrigerator and marinate for 3 to 4 hours or longer.
  • When ready to use, drain well in a large sieve or a rack for at least 1/2 hour.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together flour and bread crumbs.
  • Roll wing pieces in flour mixture until nicely coated.
  • Deep fry in batches in hot oil in a WOK until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.