Vietnamese Inspired Chicken Wings

Vietnamese Inspired Chicken Wings

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 2 votes

Today, I share my healthy version of air-fried CRISPY chicken wings tossed in a sour and savory garlic sauce. You NEED to give these refreshing and crispy Vietnamese Inspired Chicken Wings a try; they are perfect for the summer! Who says healthy food can’t taste good? My wedding is just around the corner, and I am inspired to make healthy dishes that also taste amazing! My favorite restaurant in Vancouver is Phnom Penh, and their Vietnamese Inspired Chicken Wings is the best out there!

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Prep Time:5

Cook Time:30

Total Time:35

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese

Keyword: Air Fryer, Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Chicken Recipe, Easy, Easy Recipes, Fried Chicken, Healthy, Party Dishes, potluck

Servings: People

Calories: 379kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1.5 lb Chicken Wings and Drumettes
1 tsp Baking Powder
0.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper to season
1/2 cup Rice Flour
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp Oil

Sauce

6 cloves Garlic minced
3 tbsp Fish Sauce
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
0.5 tbsp Chicken Powder
1 tsp White Pepper optional
2 Lime’s Juice
Cilantro

Instructions

Mix chicken wings, baking powder, garlic powder, rice flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make sure that every piece of chicken is coated in rice flour; add more if needed.
Preheat the air-fryer to 350F for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, spray the air fryer to prevent the chicken from sticking, and add in the chicken. Spray on some oil on top of the chicken (optional), and fry at 350F for 12 minutes.
Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches. Leave some space in between the chicken so it can be crispy up easier.
After 12 minutes, toss the chicken around, spray a little more oil (optional) and bring the temperature up to 400F to fry for another 10-15 minutes. Every air fryer is slightly different, so keep an eye out to prevent it from burning.
Add minced garlic, fish sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, chicken powder, white pepper (optional), and lime juice in a large mixing bowl. Mix and taste; if you find the fish sauce too salty, add in a little bit more sugar.
Once the chicken is fried, add the chicken to the sauce and toss with chopped cilantro.

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Notes

If you don't have rice flour, try using corn starch!

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1771mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 738IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg