Description
These Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings are a delightful twist on classic chicken wings, featuring a savory and slightly sweet fish sauce glaze that adds a burst of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these wings are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
Fish Sauce Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry, season with salt and pepper, and coat with cornstarch.
- Fry the Wings: Heat oil, fry wings until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Fish Sauce Glaze: Simmer fish sauce, sugar, water, lime juice, garlic, and chili until thickened.
- Coat Wings: Toss hot wings in the glaze until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For crispier wings, double-fry them: fry once at 325°F for 5 minutes, rest, then fry again at 375°F.
- Adjust chili for preferred spice level.
- Pair with pickled veggies or steamed jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
