Pok Pok Wings (Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings)
These Pok Pok Wings are a crispy, savory delight! Experience the incredible umami flavors of fish sauce and garlic in every bite.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup fish sauce high-quality brand
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar (caster sugar)
- 8 cloves garlic 5 crushed and 3 minced
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings fresh wings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1/3 cup cornstarch for coating
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the fish sauce, superfine sugar, 5 crushed garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Add the chicken wings to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- Toss the wings in a mixture of cornstarch and the remaining 3 minced garlic cloves until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
- Fry the wings in batches for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle the fried wings with chopped cilantro and mint before serving.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Slotted Spoon
- Paper Towels
Notes
- For maximum flavor, marinate the wings overnight.
- Monitor oil temperature; too hot can burn, too cool can cause sogginess.
- Adjust garlic amount based on preference.
- These wings pair excellently with rice or a fresh salad.