ON TV: Spicy Asian Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese-style hot mustard
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or hot chili-garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup rice flour
- Garnish with: 4 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 956g | |
| Calories 1690 | |
| Calories from Fat 855 | 51% |
| Total Fat 95.21g | 119% |
| Saturated Fat 23.64g | 95% |
| Trans Fat 1.28g | |
| Cholesterol 379mg | 126% |
| Sodium 3047mg | 127% |
| Potassium 1009mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 102.37g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 18.46g | 12% |
| Protein 98.09g | 157% |
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