Fried Spicy Drum Stick/ Wings With Fish Sauce

Name: Fried Spicy Drum Stick/ Wings With Fish Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 chicken drumsticks (wings); 1 cup cooking oil; ⅔ cup fish sauce; 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce (if you couldn't eat spicy, you better put in 1/2 tbsp only); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; ¼ teaspoon black pepper (less than this if you couldn't eat spicy); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (recommend to squeeze from fresh lemon); 3 tablespoons fish sauce

Servings: persons

5 chicken drumsticks (wings)
1 cup cooking oil
⅔ cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce (if you couldn't eat spicy, you better put in 1/2 tbsp only)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon black pepper (less than this if you couldn't eat spicy)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (recommend to squeeze from fresh lemon)
3 tablespoons fish sauce

1
Wash drum sticks/ wings & let it dry for a while.
2
Mix all ingredients of seasoning & apply to drum sticks/ wings & let sit for at least 30 minutes.
3
Heat pan with cooking oil then fry until it brown or cooked inside.
4
Reduce heat accordingly to avoid burning outside.
5
Dressing: Mix fish fauce, lemon juice, sugar & pepper until sugar dissolved.
6
(*).
7
Right after drum sticks/ wing cooked, get another small pot or pan, heat the pan.
8
Put butter into pan until it melted, add garlic and mix (*) above into it until it's boiling.
9
Pour this dressing all over the fried drum sticks/ wings.
10
Serve with white rice or any salad.

812

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 chicken drumsticks (wings), 1 cup cooking oil, ⅔ cup fish sauce, 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce (if you couldn't eat spicy, you better put in 1/2 tbsp only), and more.

Yes, Fried Spicy Drum Stick/ Wings With Fish Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!