3 pounds chicken wings
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon gin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Vegetable oil for frying
Combine salt, sugar, water, soy sauce, gin and ginger in a zipper-style plastic bag; mix well.
Add the chicken wings and marinate for a minimum of 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning bag frequently.
Thoroughly drain chicken wings.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken wings until golden brown, about 8 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels and serve.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.