Yamachan Chicken Wings (Nagoya Style Tebasaki)
Yamachan Chicken Wings, also known as Nagoya Style Tebasaki, are a delectable fusion of crispy textures and savory flavors, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. These wings are coated in a rich glaze made from soy sauce and garlic, providing a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can impress family and friends with this authentic Japanese dish that’s both easy to make and endlessly satisfying. Serve them as an appetizer, main dish, or part of a buffet spread to delight your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken wings
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Cooking oil (for shallow frying)
- Ground white pepper (for sprinkling)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fruit juice vinegar (as a mirin substitute)
- ½ tbsp honey
- ½ tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, fruit juice vinegar, honey, and grated garlic in a small pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until reduced by half.
- Heat cooking oil in a frying pan to 160 °C (320 °F). Season chicken wings with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch and flour.
- Fry wings for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Increase heat to 190 °C (374 °F) and fry for an additional minute on each side.
- Remove wings from oil, place on a wire rack to drain excess oil, brush with the prepared sauce, and sprinkle with ground white pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken wing (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg