Description
These Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crispy goodness. The wings are fried to golden perfection and then tossed in a flavorful fish sauce-based glaze. A garnish of fresh herbs and lime wedges adds a burst of freshness to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Thai chili or red chili (finely sliced, optional)
For Garnish:
- chopped cilantro
- sliced green onions
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Fry the Wings: Heat oil to 350°F, fry wings until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Combine fish sauce, sugar, water, lime juice, garlic, and chili. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Toss and Serve: Coat fried wings with sauce. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a crispier finish, fry the wings twice—once at 325°F for 7 minutes, then again at 375°F for 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust the sweetness or heat in the sauce to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
