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Appetizers And Snacks
Chicken
Seafood
Spicy
Low Carb
09 October 2025

Crispy Fish Sauce Wings — Sweet, Tangy & Addictive Crunch

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Crispy Fish Sauce Wings — Sweet, Tangy & Addictive Crunch

Crispy golden chicken wings glazed in a sweet, tangy fish sauce, garlic, and chili mix. A Vietnamese-inspired street food favorite with irresistible crunch.

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Crispy Fish Sauce Wings — Sweet, Tangy & Addictive Crunch 🍗🔥

Crispy, golden, and drenched in a sweet–savory glaze — these Vietnamese-inspired fish sauce wings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Each bite bursts with garlic, chili, and lime, striking the perfect balance between salty, sweet, and tangy. Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or with hot jasmine rice, these wings deliver that signature street food crunch you’ll crave again and again. 🇻🇳✨

The Secret to Irresistible Crunch

The key lies in a two-step process — a light rice flour–cornstarch coating followed by a double fry. This technique creates a delicate yet lasting crispiness that stays crunchy even after tossing in the sticky glaze. Pair that with the umami punch of fish sauce and you’ve got perfection in every bite.

The Sauce That Makes It Sing

What truly elevates this dish is the garlic-chili fish sauce glaze — a glossy mix of fish sauce, lime juice, and caramelized sugar infused with golden garlic bits. As soon as it hits the fried wings, it clings beautifully, delivering that irresistible sweet, tangy, and savory glaze reminiscent of Vietnamese street stalls.

Serving Ideas 🍋

Serve your Crispy Fish Sauce Wings with a side of jasmine rice, fresh cucumber slices, or even pickled carrots for contrast. Add an ice-cold beer or Thai iced tea and you’ve got a weekend treat that feels like a holiday.

Pro Tips for Perfect Wings 💡

  • Double fry for that extra crunch that lasts.
  • Balance the glaze — tweak sugar or lime juice to suit your palate.
  • Use fresh garlic for maximum aroma and authentic flavor.
  • Toss the wings in the glaze just before serving to keep them crispy.

Adapted for RecipeShare from a short-form cooking demo. 🍴

Crispy Fish Sauce Wings — Sweet, Tangy & Addictive Crunch

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

Crispy golden chicken wings glazed in a sweet, tangy fish sauce, garlic, and chili mix. A Vietnamese-inspired street food favorite with irresistible crunch.

Crispy Fish Sauce Wings — Sweet, Tangy & Addictive Crunch image
Appetizers And Snacks
Chicken
Seafood
Spicy
Low Carb
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4

Chef's Tips

  • Double-fry the wings for extra crispiness.

  • Adjust the sugar and lime juice to balance sweetness and acidity.

  • Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor in the sauce.

Tools Used

WokMixing Bowls(opens in a new tab)ThermometerTongs

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Ingredients

USMetric

Marinated Chicken

Frying Batter

Garlic-Chili Fish Sauce Glaze

Instructions

Prepare Chicken

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine fish sauce, salt, msg, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Add chicken wings and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Coat and Fry

  1. 1

    Mix cornstarch, rice flour, and baking powder in a shallow bowl.

  2. 2

    Dredge marinated wings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Heat neutral oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pot or wok.

  4. 4

    Fry wings in batches for 6–8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    Remove and drain on a wire rack. Optionally, double fry for extra crunch.

Make the Glaze

  1. 1

    In a pan, heat oil and sauté minced garlic until golden.

  2. 2

    Add sugar, water, Thai chillies, lime juice, and fish sauce. Simmer briefly until syrupy.

Combine and Serve

  1. 1

    Toss fried wings in the glaze until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or as a snack with lime wedges.

Comments & Reviews

  • SSJM

    10/8/2025

    Way too salty for me 😭😭😭

  • Phillip Vu

    10/8/2025

    Swear you made a similar recipe before—went CRAZY!

  • Yousef

    10/8/2025

    You just unlocked a food memory—had these years ago and still crave them!

  • Cyn

    10/8/2025

    This with some fresh rice 🤤

  • Chef Naa

    10/8/2025

    Loving these already 😍😍😍

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 wings (approx. 120g)

Calories 310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g26%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 680mg30%
Total Carbohydrates 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 5g
Protein 22g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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