Homemade San Tung “Dry-Fried” Chicken Wings — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• cilantro, minced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups honey or agave nectar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Szechuan chili sauce
• 8 pounds chicken wings
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 10 cups canola oil
• 2 cups cornstarch, divided
• 1 1/2 cups water