How to make Chinese Chicken Wings and (Homemade Sweet N sour Sauce)

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade oyster sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade oyster sauce can be lower in sodium and cost-effective.

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are leaner, and drumsticks are often cheaper.

Wash the chicken wings in cold water with sea salt and pat dry.

Cut the chicken wings at the joints, removing the wing tip and separating the drumette and flat.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Season the chicken wings with three capfuls of distilled white vinegar, black pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well and let marinate for 35 minutes.

Pat dry the marinated chicken wings with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornstarch together until well combined.

Dredge the chicken wings in the flour and cornstarch mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Carefully place the dredged wings into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Fry the wings until they are golden brown and crispy, monitoring the temperature of the oil throughout.

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