Try this mouthwatering recipe for Sweet and Sour Drumettes. The crispy and tangy drumettes are coated in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce that will leave you wanting more. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or a main course. Serve it at your next gathering and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumettes
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until well combined to create a slurry.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the drumettes with salt and pepper, then carefully add them to the hot oil.
- Fry the drumettes until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove the drumettes from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the sweet and sour sauce over medium heat.
- Once the sauce is heated, add the fried drumettes and toss to coat them evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Drumettes are the meaty part of the chicken wing that resembles a small drumstick.
Sweet and sour sauce is a popular condiment in American Chinese cuisine.
The combination of sweet and tangy flavors in this dish makes it a crowd-pleaser.