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

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

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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.