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Vietnamese Chicken Wings

These oven-baked Vietnamese chicken wings are sticky, juicy, and crispy thanks to the sweet and savory fish sauce marinade. Topped with crushed peanuts and cilantro for the most addictive wings recipe ever!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 538 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs (750g-1kg) chicken wings
  • 8 cloves garlic coarsely minced
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the chicken wings with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Transfer the chicken to a big bowl or a Ziplock bag. 
  2. In a bowl, add the garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and ground black pepper together. Stir to mix well.
  3. Add the marinade to the chicken wings and mix until well-coated. Marinate the chicken wings for two hours or best, overnight in the refrigerator. 
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (207°C). Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes or until the surface turns golden brown. Top with the crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add chili flakes to the marinade for a spicier Vietnamese wings recipe.
  • For the juiciest and tastiest chicken, marinate the wings for at least two hours. Best if overnight!
  • For crispier wings, place the marinated wings in the refrigerator uncovered for a few hours to dry out the skin before baking.
  • The sugar in the marinade will caramelize and may stick to the tray, making cleaning and scrubbing a pain. Line your tray with a silicone mat, baking paper, or foil to catch those drips for easier cleanup.
  • To bake these Vietnamese inspired wings in a convection oven, reduce the baking temperature by 25°F and check the wings a few minutes earlier.
  • For an extra depth of flavor, toast the peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown before crushing them. This step brings out more of their natural oils and flavors.
  • If you want to achieve a nice char on the wings without grilling, broil them for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6people Calories 538kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 850mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538

% Daily Value*

Serving 6people
Calories 538kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 204mg 68%
Sodium 850mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.