Description
Experience the bold flavors of Thai cuisine with these Spicy and Zingy Thai Wings, featuring a crispy exterior and a deliciously spicy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken drumettes
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Frying oil (peanut or canola)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 makrut lime leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess skin off the drumettes, ensuring a clean look. Marinate the wings in fish sauce for about 20 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Toast the Jasmine Rice: In a small skillet, toast the jasmine rice and optional makrut lime leaves over medium-high heat until the leaves are dry and the rice is dark brown, aromatic (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the lime leaves and grind the mixture to a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Combine Spices: In a medium bowl, combine the ground rice, cayenne, paprika, lime powder, sugar, and salt for a homemade Zabb seasoning.
- Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch. Toss the marinated wings in this mixture to fully coat them. Drizzle with water to create a slightly clumpy texture, perfect for frying.
- Fry the Wings: Heat oil in a wok or deep pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully fry wings in batches for approximately 6-8 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (preferably 175°F for an extra crispy wing). They should be golden brown.
- Season the Wings: As each batch finishes, remove them from the oil. Sprinkle with the Zabb powder mix while the wings are still hot, tossing well to ensure even coating.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the wings to rest for a few minutes on a paper towel-lined plate to catch any excess oil before serving.
Notes
Quality ingredients like fish sauce are essential for authentic flavor. Adjust spice levels as desired and consider making extra for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg