General Tao Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• • 24 chicken wings 

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) peanut oil or olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sambal oelek
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional)