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Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies and gents, let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight craving that’s been keeping me up at night (in the best way possible) – Crispy Chinese Salt and Pepper Wings! Trust me, once you try these bad boys, you’ll be sneaking to the kitchen at 2 AM just like I do! 😉
These wings are not your average takeout fare – they’re crispy, aromatic, and packed with that perfect balance of salt, pepper, and Asian spices that’ll make your taste buds dance. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to whip up when those late-night munchies hit!
Here’s what you’ll need (I know you’re already running to your kitchen):
– 1 pound chicken wings
– 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
– 3 cloves minced garlic
– 2 green onions, chopped
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon white pepper
– 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
– Salt to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying
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Now, let’s get cooking (and try not to wake up the whole house! 🤫):
1. First, marinate those wings in soy sauce, cooking wine, and half the garlic for 30 minutes. Girl, trust me on this step – it makes ALL the difference!
1. While waiting, mix your salt, white pepper, and five-spice powder in a small bowl. This is your magic dust, honey!
1. Heat your oil in a wok or deep pan (medium-high heat). If you’re like me and trying not to make too much noise, carefully lower the heat a bit – we’re being sneaky here!
1. Fry those babies until golden brown and crispy (about 8-10 minutes). The secret? Don’t overcrowd the pan – these wings need their personal space, just like we do!
1. In a separate pan, quickly stir-fry the remaining garlic and green onions until fragrant.
1. Toss your crispy wings with the garlic-onion mixture and your magic dust seasoning.
And voilà! You’ve got yourself the most addictive midnight snack that’ll have you doing a happy dance in your PJs!
Pro tip: I like to serve these with a side of cucumber slices to feel a little less guilty about my midnight feast. Who am I kidding though? These wings are worth every calorie!
Listen, honey, if you’ve made it this far and aren’t already in your kitchen, what are you waiting for? And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes that’ll make you the talk of every potluck (or midnight snack attack!).
Drop a comment below and let me know how these turned out for you! Did you add your own twist? Make them extra spicy? I want to hear all about it! And between us, these wings might just be better than your ex’s cooking… just saying! 😘
XOXO,
Your favorite midnight snack guru
P.S. Don’t forget to share this recipe with your foodie friends – sharing is caring, and these wings are too good to keep to yourself! 💁♀️
