Chongqing Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: Chongqing Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil, for frying; 3 pounds mid-joint all-natural, organic chicken wings; Kosher salt; Spice kit, recipe follows; 12 ounces dried Tianjin chiles*; 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced; Fresh cilantro, leaves picked and chopped for serving; Fresh ginger, peeled and minced, for serving; *Can be found at specialty Asian markets; SPICE KIT:; 1/4 cup whole cumin; 1 cup dried chile flakes; 10 star anise pods; 1/4 cup Szechuan peppercorn

Servings: persons

Oil, for frying
3 pounds mid-joint all-natural, organic chicken wings
Kosher salt
Spice kit, recipe follows
12 ounces dried Tianjin chiles*
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced
Fresh cilantro, leaves picked and chopped for serving
Fresh ginger, peeled and minced, for serving
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets
SPICE KIT:
1/4 cup whole cumin
1 cup dried chile flakes
10 star anise pods
1/4 cup Szechuan peppercorn

1
In deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 300 degrees F.
2
Working in small batches, fry the chicken wings for 5 minutes. Toss wings together in large mixing bowl with generous amounts of salt. Spread into single layer on a baking sheet and freeze.
3
Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Working in small batches, fry frozen wings for 5 minutes. Cook's Note: Fry times may vary.
4
Let wings drain for 1 minute for crispy skin. Toss the hot wings together in a large mixing bowl with desired amount of spice mix.
5
Heat pan or wok and toast Tianjin chiles and jalapenos until fragrant. Cover wings with blanket of peppers to perfume the wings. Sprinkle with cilantro and ginger, as desired.
6
Spice Kit: Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toast the cumin, chile flakes, anise, and peppercorn on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Grind the spices in coffee grinder and reserve.

653

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil, for frying, 3 pounds mid-joint all-natural, organic chicken wings, Kosher salt, Spice kit, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Chongqing Chicken Wings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chongqing Chicken Wings

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Variations & substitutions

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