Vietnamese Five-Spice Fried Chicken Wings (Cánh Gà Chiên Ngũ Vị Hương)
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When my son asked if I can bring a dish to his school’s potluck to highlight cultural diversity, I snapped into my power pose.
My head held high and hands on my hips, it was my time to shine.
Want a dish that will satisfy just about everyone? Fried chicken. And nothing is juicier and tastier than fried party wings, Asian style.
You too can try this amazingly tasty five-spice fried chicken recipe. Simple preparations. Quick cooking and awesome tasting.
Make this and you too can be adored by a bunch 11-year-olds.
In this recipe, we simply marinate chicken wings for at least 30 minutes or overnight in fridge for more flavorful results.
When ready to fry, cover in a light batter of an egg and cornstarch then deep fry for 10 minutes at 375°F until crispy.
That’s it.
What is Five Spice Powder?
The main seasoning ingredient for this fried chicken recipe is Chinese five-spice powder. It is an Asian seasoning blend commonly used in Chinese, Taiwanese and Vietnamese cuisine.
A five-spice blend varies by brands but with the most common spices being ground star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds.
Vietnamese Five-Spice Fried Chicken Wing
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate chicken wings with salt, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, ground black pepper, and five-spice powder for at least 30 minutes. For better results, marinate overnight in the fridge.
- In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil until it's 1 inch high and heat it to 375°F or until a drop of corn starch starts to sizzle in the oil.
- Add beaten egg to the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated. Then add corn starch and toss until the chicken is lightly battered.
- Deep fry the chicken wings in batches to prevent overcrowding, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain off excess oil and serve.