Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings (Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm) are a must-have at any party! Perfectly crispy, golden wings are coated in a sweet and savory fish sauce glaze that’s absolutely irresistible. The end result: an addicting appetizer that’s finger lickin’ good!
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If you’re from the Pacific Northwest, you might know Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings from Pok Pok. This Thai restaurant is known for its fish sauce wings that was inspired by Vietnamese street food. You can find the original recipe online, but I will humbly say that I prefer this version because it’s simpler but just as flavorful!
We skip the marinade in this Asian chicken wing recipe but don’t fret! Instead, we do a quick and easy dry brine to infuse flavor into the wings while drying out the exterior. This helps achieve a crackly, extra crispy coating when deep fried. And yes, a caramelized fish sauce glaze might make you say huh? But it’s basically a concentrated version of Vietnamese fish dipping sauce that I like to call liquid gold. It’s salty, full of umami, sweet, sour.. everything you want, really. It clings onto the crispy chicken wing to create a sticky and delicious sauce. Drooling yet?
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STEP ONE: First, add dredge ingredients to a large bowl: flour, corn starch, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
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STEP TWO: Pat chicken wings dry and add to same bowl. Toss until each one is evenly coated, then let sit for 30 minutes. It should look more yellow and wet. But don’t worry, the dredge is absorbing excess liquid and will dry out during the fry.
STEP THREE: While the chicken is marinading, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
STEP FOUR: Add the fish sauce, sugar, and water. Let simmer, increasing heat to medium-high if needed. There should be constant small bubbles.
STEP FIVE: Let sauce reduce for about 5 minutes, until liquid has reduced to half. Set aside and as it cools, it’ll thicken to a syrup-like consistency.
STEP SIX: In a large heavy bottom pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350-360ºF. Add a small batch of chicken wings and let fry until deeply golden and internal temperature is 175-180ºF, about 6-8 minutes. Fry in multiple batches to prevent overcrowding and let the oil temperature reach 350ºF in between each batch.
STEP SEVEN: Line a baking sheet with paper towels or a silicone mat. Place a wire rack inside and transfer cooked wings as they finish cooking on top in a single layer.
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STEP EIGHT: Add fish sauce glaze to a large bowl, followed by the wings. Toss to coat, then finish with lime juice. Option to garnish with green onion, cilantro, and/or chili.
Storing: If you have leftover cooked and glazed Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings, store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If possible, I recommend storing the fried wings and fish sauce separately to retain as much crunch as possible.
Freezing: Store fried chicken wings in a zip-top bag with as much air removed as possible. It’ll keep in the freezer for 4 months. Then reheat and make the fish sauce glaze fresh.
Reheating: Reheat chicken wings in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer. I recommend reheating at a lower temperature around 300-325ºF for 6-8 minutes or until crispy again. If they’re already glazed, check frequently since the sugar can burn easily.
Make Ahead: You can dredge and fry the chicken wings in advance. Fry them at 300ºF until internal temperature is 170ºF, then let cool and store in the fridge or freezer. Then day of, fry again at 375ºF for 2-3 minutes until deeply golden brown (longer if frozen) and then toss in freshly made fish sauce.For parties and events, keep the wings warm in the oven at 200ºF. Don’t glaze until ready to serve.
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