A mixture of ginger, soy sauce, and gin makes a tangy marinade for these deep-fried chicken wings. If you like chicken wings, you’ll absolutely love these.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • ¼cupsoy sauce

  • 2tablespoonswater

  • 1tablespoondry gin

  • 2teaspoonsminced fresh ginger root

  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 1 ½poundschicken wings, tips removed and wings cut in half at joint

  • 2cupsvegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, water, gin, ginger, and sugar in a small bowl.

  2. Arrange wings in a single layer in a baking dish and pour soy sauce mixture over top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  3. Pour oil into a 2-quart saucepan and heat oil 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drain and discard marinade from wings.

  4. Fry wings in batches in the hot oil until browned on the outside and no longer pink at the bone, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. Drain cooked wings on paper towels before serving.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories621
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
52g
66%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
72mg
24%
Sodium
2464mg
107%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
28g
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
20mg
2%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
255mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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