Salted Egg Chicken Wings
Salted egg-flavored anything has been all the rage lately, and I had to try it with one of my favorite foods: chicken wings. After making them a few times, I can definitely say this is going on my meal rotation. They're crispy, juicy, and packed with that delicious salty egg flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (use half the amount if you're using table salt)
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- neutral oil (for frying)
Salted Egg Yolk Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 salted egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
For serving
Instructions
- Mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add chicken wings and toss to coat. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 20-25 minutes.
- Place egg yolks in a steaming dish and steam on high heat for 15 minutes. When they're soft, mash them with a fork or use a food processor for a finer texture.
- Heat 1 inch of oil to 375℉. Fry 6-8 chicken wings at a time until they turn golden brown. Wingettes take about 4-6 minutes, while drumettes take closer to 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- At this point, the wings are ready to eat, but if you want an extra-crispy skin, you can double-fry them. To do so, let the wings rest for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate them for up to 24 hours. Reheat the oil to 400℉ and fry the wings for 1-2 minutes until super crispy.
- In a large nonstick pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add salted egg yolks, honey, garlic, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken wings and gently toss to coat. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with wedges of fresh lemon. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store leftover wings in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 1093kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 56gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 720mgSodium: 1846mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1538IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 5mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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