Fish Sauce Chicken Wings
These fish sauce chicken wings are the ultimate flavor bomb! The wings are perfectly light and crisp, which are gently tossed in a sweet and savory fish sauce glaze to bring the whole dish together.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2.5 cups lukewarm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- ~600 g chicken wings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- ~2 tbsp carbonated water, just enough to achieve a paint-like batter consistency<br>
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- <em>Optional</em>: 1 thai chili pepper, minced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine together the kosher salt, fish sauce, sugar, and lukewarm water. Mix thoroughly until the salt and sugars have dissolved.
- 2
Add the chicken wings into the brine mixture. Cover, and let brine for 1-2 hours.
- 3
Combine together the cilantro, green onion, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, and Thai chili pepper in a bowl. Season to taste. Mix well and set aside.
- 4
Drain the brining liquid.
- 5
To the wings, add in the garlic powder, chicken bouillon powder, turmeric, baking powder, cornstarch, and carbonated water. Mix well to coat the chicken until you achieve a thin, paint-like batter consistency.
- 6
Fry the battered chicken in hot oil for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown in color and cooked all the way through. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.
- 7
Pour the prepared sauce over the fried chicken wings and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Enjoy!