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    Home » Appetizer » Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

    Published: Feb 26, 2021 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

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    No lies here but this is about to be the best salt and pepper chicken wings you will ever make. You can cross this out of the list of your Chinese takeaway request because the best recipe is now in your repertoire. The chicken wings are fried until golden and crispy then tossed in chillies, onions and scallions.

    Right, let me show you how I make this crowd pleasing appetiser in simple steps.

    a plate of chicken wings.

    Chinese salt and pepper chicken wings

    Chinese salt and pepper chicken wings is one of my best takeout choices and a popular option for takeout lovers here in the UK. Truth be told, my list of choices is not long, I am one of those people that stick to the same thing when ordering takeout.

    I would try a new thing at a restaurant but not when I am ordering in. Honestly, I can’t deal with heartbreaks with no chef to describe how I feel to. Hahaha! anyways, I am sure you are here for me to show you how it is done without the faff. Let’s get into it, it is simple, easy and super yummy.

    Related post: you will love my salt and pepper chicken recipe made with chicken breast. It is similar to today’s recipe. Do check it out

    chicken wings and pepper on a plate.

    Ingredients

    Chicken wings cut into drumette and wingettes

    Chillies

    Black pepper

    All-purpose flour (plain flour)

    Chicken bouillon powder: this is optional but great for additional flavour

    Cornflour

    Onions  

    Green onions (spring onions)

    Chillies (jalapenos)

    Vegetable oil for frying

    Cold water

    ingredients.

    How to make salt and pepper chicken wings

    Season the chicken: start by seasoning the chicken wings with salt, garlic powder, pepper and chicken bouillon powder. Mix to combine, cover with a cling film and marinate for 30 minutes if time if not of the essence. That said, you can make this immediately without marinating.  

    the process of marinating chicken in a bowl.

    Make the light batter: to a large bowl add flour, cornflour, salt and black pepper. Mix to combine and add water then mix to combine to make a light batter.

    making batter in a bowl.

    Fry the chicken wings: heat up vegetable oil on medium-high heat (about 350F). Test that the oil is hot by carefully dropping some batter into the oil, if it floats to the top then the oil is ready to use.  Add the chicken pieces to the light batter, remove and shake off any dripping batter.

    Carefully drop the chicken in the oil. Fry the chicken for about 8 to 10 minutes or till golden brown, crispy and well done. Place chicken on kitchen towel to drain off excess. fry the chicken in batches if need be to avoid overcrowding.

    You can fry the chicken again in the hot oil for another 3 to 4 minutes. This would make the chicken super crispy and crunchy. (This process is optional)

    process of frying chicken wings.

    Make the pepper chicken: heat up 2 tablespoon of oil on high heat, add chopped onions and chillies, add a pinch of chicken bouillon and mix to combine. cook for about 30 seconds, add the fried chicken and quickly toss to combine.

    Add the chopped green pepper and mix to combine, cook for another 30 seconds. Just before you take the chicken off the heat, season with black or white pepper. take it off the heat and serve immediately.

    the process shots of making chicken in sauteed peppers.

    Tips

    • Bake or air fry the chicken instead of deep frying for a healthier version.
    • Do not overcrowd the oil when frying to avoid soggy fried chicken.
    • Adjust the chillies to suit your taste bud.
    • Use the oil from frying the chicken for the stir fry for additional flavour.
    • Work quickly when stir frying the chicken and vegetables so that it doesn't burn.
    chicken wings and peppers in a wok.

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    a plate of chicken placed on a napkin.

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    chicken wings and peppers on a plate.

    Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

    Ajoke
    Let me show you how I make this simple Chinese salt and pepper chicken wings in easy steps. The chicken wings are fried until golden and crispy then tossed in chillies onions and green onions.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Asian, British, Chinese
    Servings 4
    Calories 368 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 kg (2.2lb) chicken wings cut into drumette and winglettes
    • 2 red chillies
    • 1 green chillies
    • 1 teaspoon salt or as needed
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, divinded
    • 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour plain flour
    • 2 tablespoon cornflour
    • 1 medium onion, chopped about ¾ cup
    • 4 Green onions spring onions chopped
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • 300 ml cold water

    Instructions
     

    • Season the chicken: start by seasoning the chicken wings with salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1½tsp chicken bouillon powder. Mix to combine, cover with a cling film and marinate for 30 minutes if time if not of the essence. That said, you can make this immediately without marinating.
    • Make the light batter: to a large bowl add flour, cornflour, salt and black pepper. Mix to combine and add water then mix to combine to make a light batter.
    • Fry the chicken wings: heat up vegetable oil on medium-high heat (about 350F). test that the oil is hot by carefully dropping some batter into the oil, if it floats to the top then the oil is ready to use. Add the chicken pieces to the light batter, remove and shake off any dripping batter. Carefully drop the chicken one at a time in the oil. Fry the chicken for about 8 to 10 minutes or till golden brown, crispy and well done. Place chicken on kitchen towel to drain off excess. fry the chicken in batches if need be to avoid overcrowding.
      you can fry the chicken again in the hot oil for another 3 to 4 minutes. This would make the chicken super crispy and crunchy. (This process is optional)
    • Make the pepper chicken: heat up 2 tablespoon of oil on high heat (use the oil used to fry the chicken), add chopped onions and chillies, add ½ teaspoon of chicken bouillon and mix to combine. Cook for about 30 seconds, add the fried chicken and quickly toss to combine. Add the chopped green pepper and mix to combine, cook for another 30 seconds. Just before you take the chicken off the heat, season with black or white pepper. Take it off the heat and serve immediately.

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    Notes

    Bake or air fry the chicken instead of frying for a healthier version.
    Do not overcrowd the oil when frying to avoid soggy fried chicken.
    Note: The estimated nutritional value does not include the vegetable oil used for frying and water used for mixing the batter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 494IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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