You want to prepare a dish of fried chicken with fish sauce but are worried about oil, time consumption, and effort. So, let’s go to the kitchen to immediately refer to 2 simple methods of making fried dishes using an air fryer that TasteVN shares below!
1. Fried chicken wings with fish sauce using an air fryer
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Chicken Wings with Fish Sauce using an air fryer Serves 3 people
Chicken wings 500 gr Tomato 1 piece Lemon A little Lettuce A little Chopped chili 1 teaspoon Chopped garlic 1 teaspoon Chopped shallots 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Common spices A little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh, delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that have a firm, plump skin, bright red color, and are evenly colored because these are usually ripe and fresh fruits.
- Fruits with green, fresh stems still attached to the top are often fresh, just picked, so they will taste sweeter and crisper.
- Avoid choosing fruits with wrinkled skin or those that feel soft and mushy when pressed lightly, as these are usually overripe or have been harvested for a long time.
Utensils required
How to prepare Fried Chicken Wings with Fish Sauce using an Air Fryer
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Prepare the chicken wings
Wash the chicken wings with salt and lemon, then rinse with clean water and let them drain in a colander. Cut into 2 pieces along the joints of the wings.
Tips for cleaning chicken wings effectively and removing odors- To completely eliminate odors and dirt, after rubbing with salt, you can use a mixture of wine and sliced ginger, pound and rub the chicken meat again, wash thoroughly, and let it drain.
- Alternatively, you can add lemon to the water and soak the chicken for 15 – 20 minutes. Then take it out, rinse with cold water, and let it drain.
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Marinate chicken wings
Marinate the chicken wings with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of minced chili, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced shallots, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, finally add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil to marinate as well.
Place the chicken wings in the refrigerator refrigerator and let them absorb the spices for about 15 minutes.
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Fry the chicken wings
Brush a thin layer of oil on the surface of the air fryer, preheat the fryer at 180 degrees Celsius for 3 – 5 minutes.
Place all the chicken wings in the fryer, fry the first side at 200 degrees Celsius for about 15 – 20 minutes.
After about 20 minutes, open the fryer, flip the chicken meat and continue frying for another 10 minutes until the chicken is evenly cooked. Arrange the fried chicken on a plate and it is ready to enjoy.
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Finished Product
Fried chicken wings with fish sauce using an air fryer saves much more time and effort compared to traditional frying.
The chicken wings are golden and fragrant, especially with very little oil. The skin is crispy, and biting into it reveals tender, delicious meat inside, perfectly seasoned. Eating with some fresh vegetables is wonderful.
2. Fried chicken thighs with fish sauce using an air fryer
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Fried chicken thighs with fish sauce using an air fryer Serves 4
Chicken thighs 500 gr Onion 1 bulb Shallot 1 bulb Garlic 3 cloves Bird’s eye chili 3 pieces Vinegar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Salt a little Sugar a little
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- You should choose onions that have thin, shiny skin, a beautiful brownish-yellow color, and feel firm when held.
- Onions that are round and low in shape tend to be tastier than those that are long and slender.
- Avoid choosing onions that have sprouted, as they often have areas that are hard and soft, and their sweetness is significantly reduced, which will affect the taste when cooking.
- Do not buy onions that are soft, wilted, or have uneven skin colors, as these are old onions that are about to spoil.
Tools needed
How to make fried chicken thighs with fish sauce using an air fryer
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the chicken thighs with water mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let them drain.
Peel the onions, garlic, and shallots, wash them with water, and let them drain. Cut the onion into wedges and set aside. Mince the garlic and shallots. Remove the stems from the chili peppers and wash them clean.
Put the chili, garlic, and shallots, along with 2 tablespoons of sugar into a mortar, pound them finely, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and stir well to create the garlic chili fish sauce.
Note: At this step, you do not need to stir thoroughly for the sugar to dissolve completely.
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Fry the chicken thighs
Put the chicken thighs in the air fryer, brush a layer of cooking oil on the thighs, fry for the first time at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
Then turn the chicken pieces over, continue to fry the chicken at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. When the chicken thighs are golden brown, place them on a plate.
Tip: To make the chicken thighs crispier, you should brush a thin layer of cooking oil on the skin before roasting.
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Making fried chicken thighs with fish sauce
Place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, and when the pot is hot, add the garlic chili fish sauce and stir well for about 2 minutes.
When the sauce becomes fragrant, taste and adjust the seasoning, then add the sliced onions and stir-fry on the stove for 3 minutes. Next, add the previously fried chicken thighs, stir well a few times, and then turn off the heat.
The dish is now complete; you can arrange it on a plate, and optionally add a little aromatic herbs and lettuce if you like.
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Finished Product
Fried chicken thighs with fish sauce cooked in an air fryer are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with sweet and crunchy onions, and a rich, salty-sweet fish sauce.
This dish can be enjoyed with hot rice or with bread, both are very delicious.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Chicken
- It is advisable to choose chicken pieces that have a dry surface; when pressed, the meat should still retain its elasticity, as this indicates fresh, recently slaughtered meat.
- Good chicken will have a light yellow color, bright appearance, and when smelled, there should be a distinct raw meat aroma without any strange odors.
- Avoid buying chicken pieces that are pale white or slightly grayish, as they may have been chemically treated.
- Do not purchase soft, mushy chicken, as it indicates spoilage and is no longer usable.
- Hawonkoo is a well-known home appliance brand from the Land of Kimchi, producing air fryers, famous for its large-sized products that well serve the cooking needs of big families.
- The Hawonkoo air fryer has both the design of a conventional air fryer and a design similar to a mini oven. Depending on your usage needs and the number of family members, you can choose a suitable product.
It’s really easy to make fried chicken with fish sauce in an air fryer at home, right? Let’s get into the kitchen and treat your family right away! Wish you success!
