General Tso's Chicken Wings
A wonderful combination of sweet and heat.
Servings 2
Calories 196kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the wings
- vegetable oil for frying
- 6 chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- ½ cup cornstarch
For the sauce (I like to double the amounts)
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Instructions
For the sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stirring often, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Continue simmering, stirring, until the desired consistency is achieved. Keep warm until ready to use.
For the wings
- Heat 3"-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer.
- Place wings into a bowl.
- Add the cornstarch and toss the wings to coat well.
- Deep-fry the wings 8-10 minutes until they reach 165 F.
- Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Transfer wings to a bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
- Serve hot.
Notes
I like to double, and even triple, the sauce recipe because the sauce is so good!
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg