Welcome to our cooking demonstration for Drunken Chicken Gizzards, a delicious Chinese dish. Let's start by reviewing the ingredients you'll need. You'll need 500 grams of chicken gizzards, scallion segments, ginger, cooking wine, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, pepper powder, cooked oil, and a salt and pepper mix for finishing.
Now let's prepare the chicken gizzards. First, clean them thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the gizzard pieces in a container. Add scallion segments and ginger. Then add one tablespoon each of cooking wine, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Next, add one teaspoon each of salt and pepper powder. Finally, add one tablespoon of cooked oil. Mix everything well to ensure the gizzards are evenly coated with the marinade. Let them marinate to absorb all the flavors.
Now it's time to cook the marinated gizzards. Preheat your air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius, which is about 356 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the marinated gizzards in the air fryer basket, making sure they're spread out evenly for proper air circulation. Cook them for 20 minutes at 180 degrees. Remember to flip the gizzards halfway through the cooking process to ensure they cook evenly on all sides. The gizzards should turn golden brown and be fully cooked when done. You can check by cutting one open - it should be tender but still have a slight chew. Once they're done, remove them from the air fryer.
Now for the final touches to complete our Drunken Chicken Gizzards. Remove the gizzards from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate. While the gizzards are still hot, sprinkle them generously with the salt and pepper mix, which is called 'jiao yan' in Chinese. The heat will help the spices adhere to the gizzards. Toss them gently to ensure they're evenly coated with the seasoning. For extra flavor and color, you can garnish with some fresh chopped scallions. This dish is best served immediately while hot and crispy. It makes a delicious appetizer or side dish that pairs wonderfully with cold beer or other beverages.
Let's summarize the recipe for Drunken Chicken Gizzards. For ingredients, you'll need 500 grams of chicken gizzards, scallion segments, ginger, and seasonings including cooking wine, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, pepper powder, cooked oil, and a salt and pepper mix for finishing. The cooking process involves four main steps: First, clean and cut the gizzards, then marinate them with all the seasonings. Second, air fry at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through. Third, sprinkle with the salt and pepper mix while the gizzards are still hot. Finally, garnish with fresh scallions if desired and serve immediately. For best results, marinate the gizzards for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor. Make sure they're spread evenly in the air fryer for consistent cooking. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or paired with your favorite beverages. Enjoy your homemade Drunken Chicken Gizzards!