Asian Zing Wings

Ingredients (Serves 3)

1. Chicken wings – Around 1 lb (Around 8 – 10 wings)

    Salt – Around 1/4 tsp or as required

    Pepper powder –  1 pinch

    Baking powder – 1/2 tsp

2. Sesame oil – 1 – 1.5 tsp

    Garlic – 1/2 tsp, minced

    Crushed red chilly flakes – 1/2 tsp

3. Soy sauce – 1.5 –  2 tsp

    Rice vinegar – 2 – 2.5 tsp

    Fresh lemon / lime juice – 1 tsp

    Sriracha chilly sauce / chilly garlic sauce – 1 tbsp or to taste

    Ginger powder – 1 pinch

    Honey – 2 – 2.5 tsp or to taste

4. Corn starch – 1/4 tsp dissolved in 1 – 2 tbsp water (optional)

5. Chopped spring onion and sesame seeds – To garnish

Method

1.Clean and cut the chicken wings between the joints into 2 pieces – drumette and wingette (discard the tip). Combine them with 1/4 tsp salt, pepper powder and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Arrange them on a greased foil or parchment paper. Bake them at 425 F for 14 – 15 minutes. Flip over and bake for another 14 – 15 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp. (If the chicken wings are large, bake for 15 – 20 minutes on each side).

2. Combine all the ingredients numbered 3 in a small bowl.

3. Heat sesame oil at low heat. Add minced garlic, chilly flakes and stir for a few seconds. Add soy sauce mixture and cook for 30 seconds at medium heat. Taste-check for salt. Add 1 tsp corn starch in water (if using) and mix well. Cook for 30 seconds. Add the cooked chicken wings and toss them with the sauce at high heat. Switch off. Sprinkle chopped spring onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately! It tastes awesome, I hope you give this a try!!