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Japanese Chicken Wings

Cultural Context

Japanese chicken wings, often enjoyed in izakayas, are known for their crispy texture and savory-sweet flavor profile. Traditionally marinated in a blend of soy sauce, mirin, and sake, these wings reflect the umami-rich culinary heritage of Japan. Today, they are popular not only in Japan but also globally, often served at parties and gatherings, showcasing the fusion of Japanese flavors with casual dining.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 lb chicken wings
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness of mirin.

sake

🥗Healthier: cooking wine

💰Cheaper: white wine

Cooking wine is a more accessible substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Cut 3 lb of chicken wings in half using a sharp knife, discarding the tips.

2

Crack a large egg into a shallow bowl and beat it with a fork.

3

Put 1 cup of all-purpose flour into another shallow bowl.

4

Dip the chicken wings into the egg and then into the flour, tossing to evenly coat.

5

Set the coated wings on a wire rack or a plate.

6

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

7

Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.

8

Cook half the chicken wings in batches, turning them often until brown.

9

Add another 1/2 cup of butter to the skillet to cook the second batch.

10

Transfer the wings to two baking sheets or shallow roasting pans, optionally lining them with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.

11

To make the sauce, put 3 tbsp of soy sauce into a medium bowl, add 3 tbsp of water, 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and 1 tsp of salt.

12

Stir the ingredients to mix well and then pour the sauce over the wings, turning the wings to coat them.

13

Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, basting with sauce often.

14

Serve the Japanese chicken wings hot.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingfrying

Equipment Needed

large deep skilletshallow bowlswire rackbaking sheetsmedium bowlfork

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

soysesamewheat

Also Known As

Nankotsu WingsYakitori Wings
Local Name: 手羽先

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