Description
These Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings are a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors. Crispy fried chicken wings are coated in a sticky, aromatic glaze made with fish sauce, sugar, and garlic, creating a perfect blend of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
Fish Sauce Glaze:
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 Thai chilies, finely sliced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish Sauce Glaze: In a saucepan, combine fish sauce, sugar, water, rice vinegar, garlic, chilies, and black pepper. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Let it cool.
- Fry the Chicken Wings: Pat dry the wings. Heat oil to 350°F and fry wings until golden and crispy. Drain on a rack.
- Coat Wings: Toss fried wings in the fish sauce glaze until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, fry wings twice or consider baking/air frying for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
