Sweet and Sour Wings
Get ready to savor the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with these irresistible Sweet and Sour Wings! This crowd-pleasing recipe features crispy, golden-brown chicken wings coated in a luscious homemade sauce made from ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice for a tropical twist. The wings are tossed in a cornstarch coating before frying, ensuring a deliciously crunchy exterior that soaks up the glossy sweet-and-sour glaze. Finished with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these wings are bursting with flavor and beautiful presentation. Perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or a fun dinner idea, these sweet and sour chicken wings are sure to disappear in minutes. Ready in under 45 minutes and easy to customize, this recipe is a must-try for wing lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
- 2 tablespoons Water (for sauce thickening)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place them in a large bowl.
Season the wings with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then toss to ensure even coating.
Sprinkle the cornstarch over the wings and toss again until fully coated. This will make the wings extra crispy.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the wings in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each batch for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked wings to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to let excess oil drain.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Mix the 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry, then slowly pour it into the saucepan while stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Toss the fried wings in the sweet and sour sauce until they are evenly coated.
Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Sweet and Sour Wings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 606.6 g | 778% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.5 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 322.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1016 mg | 339% | |
| Sodium | 7582 mg | 330% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 181.8 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1955 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
