Original Wings recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsSan TungOriginal Wings Recipe

Original Wings Recipe

Inspired by San Tung
Time45m
Serves4

Fried wings with garlic ginger and peppers (12 pieces or diced).

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Ingredients

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Wings

Garlic Ginger Sauce

Method

Preparation of Wings

  1. 1

    Clean and Season the Wings

    Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, season the wings with salt and black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Frying the Wings

  1. 3

    Fry the Wings

    Carefully add the seasoned wings to the hot oil. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).

  2. 4

    Drain the Wings

    Once cooked, remove the wings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Garlic Ginger Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sauce Ingredients

    Finely mince the garlic cloves and fresh ginger. Slice the red chili peppers into thin rings.

  2. 6

    Cook the Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine the minced garlic, ginger, sliced chili peppers, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serving

  1. 7

    Toss and Serve

    In a large bowl, toss the fried wings with the garlic ginger sauce until they are well coated. Serve hot, garnished with additional chili rings if desired.

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