Tempura Chicken Wings

keen5's Note:

A great superbowl party treat! These saucy, sweet and sour wings will have them licking their fingers!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2.5 Dozen W ...

• 15 whole chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 3 eggs , slightly beaten
• oil , for deep-fat frying
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup white vinegar
• ½ cup currant jelly
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section.
2. Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken wings, a few at a time and shake to coat evenly.
3. Dip wings in eggs.
4. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees.
5. Fry wings for 8 minutes or until golden brown and juices un clear, turning occasionally.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, jelly, soy sauce, ketchup and lemon juice.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
10. Place chicken wings in a greased 15"x10"x1" baking pan.
11. Pour half of the sauce over wings.
12. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
13. Turn wings; top with remaining sauce.
14. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and coating is set.