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Crispy Salt and Pepper Duck Wings

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 -14

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb duck wings
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp five spice powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp scallions
  • 1 hot red chili deseeded and sliced

Equipment & Utensils

  • Resealable bag
  • Large saucepan with cover
  • Large bowl
  • Large deep skillet or fryer
  • Wire rack
  • Sauté pan

Instructions

  • Remove fat and feathers from duck wings. You may have to cut off skin where remnants of feathers appear.
  • Place wings into a large resealable bag.
  • Whisk together the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, five spice powder and salt and tip onto wings in bag.
  • Massage wings to completely cover wings with seasonings
  • Remove air from bag and then seal.
  • Place in fridge to marinate overnight.
  • Once wings have marinated for at least 12 hours
  • Tip wings into a saucepan and add water.
  • Place saucepan on a high heat until liquid begins to bubble, then lower heat to simmer and cover.
  • Allow to cook slowly until meat becomes tender (approx. 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours).
  • Drain wings thoroughly to remove liquid, then tip them into a large bowl.
  • Scatter flour on top of wings and toss until they are completely coated.
  • Pour enough oil into a skillet or fryer to ensure wings will be mostly submerged and place on high heat.
  • Place paper towels under wire rack.
  • When oil is very hot, carefully add duck wings, one by one, to oil and cook until crispy (approx. 1 minute).
  • Do not overcrowd skillet or fryer. You will likely have to fry wings in two batches.
  • Make sure to turn wings so that they are crispy on all sides.
  • Place on wire rack to drain.
  • Heat 1 tsp of oil in a sauté pan then add scallion and chili.
  • Sauté until flavors release then immediately remove from pan and place onto a paper towel.
  • Place wings onto a large plate then scatter scallions and chillies on top.
  • Sprinkle with freshly ground salt and black pepper
  • Serve immediately