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    Vietnamese Chicken Wings

    Jan 25, 2016 · 6 Comments

    January 25, 2016 by Beth 6 Comments

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    Please note that this recipe is not AIP/Paleo. However, I'm looking forward to changing the recipe to make it compliant soon.
    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!

    My sister-in-law makes the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. I’m not just saying that because I’m pregnant. The rest of my family completely agrees. She made it for the whole family recently and we devoured each piece of chicken as soon as she pulled it from the pan. As much as I would like to eat fried chicken all the time, it’s messy and not healthy. However, I needed that chicken.

    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!

    Since the Superbowl is coming up, I decided to make chicken wings to enjoy during game day. I grew up in Buffalo, the home of buffalo wings, so I’m vey particular about my wings. If the wings were going to be baked they needed to taste just like the real thing.

    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!

    After a few experiments, I finally figured out the secret to baked chicken wings that have crispy skin and taste just like they were fried. To overcome soggy skins, you need to cook the wings at a high heat and my secret ingredient. Can you guess? It’s baking powder! Add a little bit of baking powder to the flour and it really helps to crisp the skins.

    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!

    The sauce is pretty typical of Vietnamese cooking. You see the fish sauce, garlic and sugar combination in a lot of recipes, especially sauces. It’s a light sauce with lots of flavor so you don’t need much. The recipe for the sauce makes less than 1/4 cup but it’s just enough for the amount of chicken. You can add more Chili Garlic Sauce if you like it super spicy as I only added just enough for flavor.

    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!
    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!
    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!
    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings for game day!
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    5 from 1 vote

    Vietnamese Baked Chicken Wings

    Crispy chicken wings that are baked, not fried, with a spicy Vietnamese sauce.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Vietnamese / American
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 441kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Ingredients

    • For the Wings
    • 2 1/2-3 pounds Chicken Wings ends trimmed and wings and drumettes separated
    • 1/2 cup Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper
    • 2 tablespoon Baking Powder
    • Cooking Spray
    • For the Sauce
    • 2 tablespoons Sugar
    • 4 Garlic minced
    • 2 Green Onion chopped
    • 2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Place the chicken wings in a gallon size resealable plastic bag and then set aside.
    • Combine the flour, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, ground pepper, and baking powder in small bowl.
    • Pour the flour mixture over the chicken, seal the bag and then toss until the chicken is coated.
    • Place the chicken on baking sheets that are covered in non-stick silicone baking mat (silpat mat) or aluminum foil that’s been sprayed with cooking spray. Make sure to leave at least a 1/2 inch between wings so they don’t stick together during cooking.
    • Place the baking sheets in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping a few times to make sure the skin gets crispy.
    • While the chicken is baking, make the sauce.
    • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to until combined and the sugar has dissolved.
    • Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove the baking sheets from the oven.
    • Place the chicken wings in a bowl and then toss with the sauce.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Viv says

      November 16, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      I am not into fried foods, but these wings were perfect. Delicious and tasty, my kids absolutely loved them.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 17, 2019 at 2:11 am

        I'm so glad. It's a family recipe!

        Reply
    2. Alan Oliver says

      February 07, 2018 at 2:52 am

      Awesome recipe, followed as directed however used drumsticks. I used the sauce on half and the other kept plain, this was so excellent the sauce was perfect!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        February 07, 2018 at 5:01 am

        This recipe is all about the sauce! I'm so glad you liked it.

        Reply
    3. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

      January 28, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      These wings are genius!! They actually look like they are fried and will satisfy my cravings too. I love anything Vietnamese so all over your sauce. Yummy! Can't wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        January 28, 2016 at 9:18 pm

        Some people are unsure of the fish sauce. When it's used in the right sauce with the right proportions of other ingredients, it's amazing. I also love that they are baed not fried wings. Although you'd never be able to tell. The skin is crispy and the meat is perfectly cooked! I hope you enjoy!

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