Enjoy this Vietnamese-inspired street food recipe, whether you’re hosting a game day party or looking for a delicious snack!
Vietnamese Pok Pok Wings
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
4 cloves fresh peeled garlic
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh mint
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings
Vegetable oil (if needed for frying)
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup granulated sugar
Preparation:
- Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and pick the cilantro and mint; cut roughly. Preheat your fryer to 350°F/180°C or oven to 425°F/220°C to bake.
- In a skillet, pour ¼ cup vegetable oil. Heat but not to a smoking point. Remove the pan from the heat and add the garlic. Let the heat reduce in the skillet.
- Return the skillet to medium-low heat and cook the garlic until golden. Drain with a spoon or strainer onto paper towels. Set aside for garnish.
- Fry the chicken wings in your fryer or bake for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C. Remove them from the fryer or oven and keep warm.
- Heat a wok or skillet until hot. Add the fish sauce and sugar. Stir to form a syrup. Add the wings to the syrup and toss to coat well. Allow to heat through.
- Place the wings in a serving vessel. Garnish with cilantro, mint, and garlic crisps.
