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Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings

Get the game-changing secrets to the ultimate chicken wings to ever hit your kitchen! Fry them up stovetop or in the air fryer. Either way, these sweet, sticky, and salty Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings are so satisfyingly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, & so finger-licking good, your fam is going to wish you made more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time (Inactive):
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian , Vietnamese

Ingredients

MARINADE:
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 2 pounds chicken wings pat dry
FLOUR MIXTURE:
  • 1/2 cup potato starch or cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 garlic cloves minced & divided in half (4 cloves for sauce; 4 for garlic crisps)
  • 3 tablespoons water
GARNISHES (OPTIONAL):
  • Garlic crisps
  • cilantro roughly chopped
  • green onions thinly sliced
  • Thai red chilies thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a Ziplock or airtight container, mix together the fish sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, & oil until sugar has dissolved. Add chicken wings, massage marinade into wings, & marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
  2. In a Ziplock bag, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder until well combined. Add chicken wings, shaking off excess marinade & reserving marinade. Shake bag until wings are well coated, then allow wings to sit for about 5 minutes to better stick to the wings.
  3. In the meantime, preheat air fryer to 360° F then lightly brush air fryer rack with oil to prevent sticking. Lay chicken wings in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Spray or brush wings with neutral oil, then cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In the meantime, heat a small saucepan on medium-low with about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add half of the garlic & fry for about 2 minutes or until lightly golden, stirring frequently. Keep an eye on the garlic & don’t step away because it can quickly burn. Once they’re lightly golden, keep in mind the garlic will continue to turn slightly darker in color after removing from the residual heat & you don’t want it to burn or turn bitter. Drain garlic & set aside.
  5. Add oil back to the pan & heat on medium heat. Add remaining garlic & saute for a few seconds until fragrant, then pour in marinade and water. Bring to a simmer & cook for about 10 minutes or it’s turned into a thick sticky glaze. Keep in mind the thicker the sauce, the more concentrated the flavor. If the sauce becomes too thick or salty, you can add a splash of water, then simmer to your desired consistency. Turn off heat & cover to keep warm.
  6. Increase air fryer heat to 390° F & spay a little more oil if you notice any dry spots. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until golden & cooked through (juices run clear or internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F).
  7. Toss together chicken wings & sauce until well coated. It may not look like enough sauce at first, but continue to mix & there should be enough for a thin glaze on the wings. Sprinkle on fried garlic & chopped cilantro, if desired, then serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Potato starch can be found at Asian markets, however, if you have trouble finding it, you can substitute it with cornstarch.

Nutrition Information

Serving 160g Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 2425mg (101%) Potassium 343mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 236IU (5%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Serving 160g
Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 2425mg 101%
Potassium 343mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 236IU 5%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

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