chicken wings Pok Pok style Recipe feelgoodeats

1. 1

   Season the wings with a pinch of sea salt and a crank of fresh ground pepper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk together the fish sauce, maple syrup, orange juice, and half of the garlic cloves.

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   Add the wings and toss to coat.

4. 4

   Transfer the wings and marinade to a plastic bag and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight (Id go overnight or as long as you can).

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   Drain the wings over a medium bowl to reserve the marinade.

6. 6

   Heat the butter over medium heat until melted and add the remaining garlic; cook until the garlic is golden brown, being careful not to allow it to burn.

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   Turn the heat to medium-high and add the reserved marinade, orange zest and juice, and chili paste.

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   Continue to cook the dressing until it reduces to a syrupy consistency, about 10 minutes, and then remove it from the heat.

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   Place the warm sauce in a large bowl.

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    Heat the oil to 350F.

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    Working in batches, fry the wings until crispy, about 5 minutes per batch.

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    Drain on a cooling rack set over paper towels, allowing the oil to drip off.

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    When all of the wings have been fried, toss them in the dressing (you may need to work in batches).

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    Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

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    *After the frying step you may also hold the wings in a warm oventhis helps if you are doing large batches.

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    Just be aware of drying out the wings or losing crispness if held for a long period of time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.