Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 4 servings spicy lime dipping sauce 
• 4 servings canola oil for deep frying
• 9  chicken wings separated trimmed for stock
• 0.5 tbsp sea salt 
• 0.3 cup cornstarch 
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic toasted
• 4 servings bell pepper 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• pot
• kitchen thermometer
• wok
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Put wings in a shallow bowl, sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tbsp. salt, cover, and chill overnight.
2. Drain wings, then dry with paper towels. Bring to room temperature.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 2 in. into a wok or high-sided pot and heat over high heat to 375 on a deep-fry thermometer.
4. Put cornstarch in a bowl and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
5. Add wings and toss to coat, shaking off excess.
6. Add wings to hot oil and fry 6 to 10 minutes, until deep golden brown and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer wings to paper towels to drain briefly.
7. Transfer to a bowl and toss with toasted garlic and more salt and pepper.
8. Serve with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce.