Name: Authentic Zha Ji Pai (Spicy Deep-Fried Chicken Wings) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings (about 2 lbs, whole wingettes or flats); 5 liters neutral oil for deep frying (e.g., canola, peanut, or vegetable oil); *For the Marinade:**; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; *For the Spicy Coating:**; 4 tablespoons Sichuan chili flakes (coarse); 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder (optional, for depth); *For the Aromatics & Sauce Base:**; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying); 1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 scallions (spring onions), finely chopped (white and green parts separated); 1-2 dried red chilies, chopped (adjust to heat preference); 1 tablespoon doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste) - optional but recommended for umami; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar

Zha Ji Pai 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring deep-fried chicken wings marinated in a spicy sauce.

marinated spicy

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Chicken wings deep-fried spicy sauce

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