Garlic and Green Onion Crispy Chicken Wings

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the marinade by slicing 4 garlic cloves into thick pieces.
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2. 2
   Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly.
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3. 3
   Marinate the wings by combining oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, sugar, cornstarch, and garlic slices. Mix evenly and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.
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4. 4
   Prepare the finishing aromatics by mincing 4 fresh garlic cloves and chopping 2 green onions into small pieces.
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5. 5
   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot.
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6. 6
   Pan-fry the chicken wings for 1.5 minutes per side over medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove the marinating garlic slices to prevent them from burning and becoming bitter.
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7. 7
   Lower the heat to medium-low and continue pan-frying for 20 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. Do not cover the pan to allow moisture to evaporate and keep the cornstarch coating crispy.
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8. 8
   Turn the heat back to medium-high and pan-fry each side for another 1.5 minutes to achieve maximum crispiness.
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   Add the minced garlic and chopped green onions to the pan, let them sizzle briefly in the oil, then toss together with the wings to combine.
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