EASY Tasty Asian Fried Chicken Recipe (ONLY 6 Ingredients)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sake

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar provides acidity without alcohol.

mirin

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is a cost-effective thickener.

Cut shallow slits into the chicken wings on both sides.

In a bowl, combine fish sauce, sugar, and ground white pepper.

Mix the marinade with your hand.

In another bowl, mix tempura flour with water to create a runny batter.

Heat oil to 350°F, tested with a chopstick.

Coat chicken in the batter and drop into hot oil without stirring.

Let the chicken build a crust for about 30 seconds before moving it.

Fry chicken for about 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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