Description
Deliciously crispy chicken wings fried to perfection with a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Oil for frying
- 1 lime wedges
- As desired optional garnishes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, corn starch, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken wings in this mixture, ensuring they’re well-coated. Let them sit for 30 minutes to absorb those delicious flavors.
- While the wings are resting, melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallot and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the fish sauce, add granulated sugar, and water to the skillet. Simmer this mixture until reduced by half, stirring occasionally, which should take about 5-6 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 350°F. Set up a cooling rack on a paper towel-lined baking sheet for draining.
- Carefully fry the chicken wings in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot wings with the prepared sauce, tossing gently until they are evenly coated. Serve with lime juice and garnishes.
Notes
- For best results, use a high smoke point oil such as vegetable or canola oil for frying.
- Customize garnishes to your liking with chopped green onion, cilantro, or red chili peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 wings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg