Spicy Caramel Turkey Wings (Vietnamese Style Recipe)
This Vietnamese caramel turkey wing recipe leans on the sweet-salty-funky trinity that defines Vietnamese cooking: brown sugar, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. The spicy turkey wing marinade gets a kick from bird's eye chili, though you can skip it for kids or dial it way up if you're into punishment.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 turkey wings (tips removed, most are sold this way)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (or 1/4 cup honey)
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 2 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 bird's eye chili (thinly diced, deseeded if you prefer less heat)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Poke several holes in each turkey wing with a fork to help the marinade penetrate.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine lime juice, brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, olive oil, fish sauce, garlic powder, and bird's eye chili.
- 5
Add turkey wings and toss until evenly coated. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- 6
Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 8
Rotate wings one final time and bake another 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 9
Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 10
Garnish with sliced bird's eye chili and fresh cilantro.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy the sticky mess.