Lemongrass Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: Lemongrass Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons salt; 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joints, wing tips discarded; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 long, red chile, such as Holland, seeded and finely chopped; One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 1 lemongrass stalk, tender inner white part only, finely chopped; 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying; 1 cup tapioca flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda, or 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

4 cups water
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons salt
2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joints, wing tips discarded
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 long, red chile, such as Holland, seeded and finely chopped
One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 lemongrass stalk, tender inner white part only, finely chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1 cup tapioca flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda, or 1 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the water, sugar and salt, stirring, until dissolved.
2
Let cool.
3
In a large bowl, pour the brine over the chicken wings.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours; drain and pat dry.
5
Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl, combine the scallions, chile, ginger and lemongrass.
6
In a small saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup of oil until almost smoking.
7
Pour the hot oil over the scallion mixture and let stand until cooled.
8
Add the wings, toss to coat and refrigerate overnight.
9
In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350.
10
Drain the wings.
11
In a medium bowl, toss the wings in the tapioca flour mixture until well coated.
12
Fry the wings in batches until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes per batch.
13
Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons salt, 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joints, wing tips discarded, and more.

Yes, Lemongrass 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.

Lemongrass Chicken Wings

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