POK POK-STYLE HOT WINGS WITH PEANUTS AND CILANTRO

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Pok Pok-Style Hot Wings with Peanuts and Cilantro image

Want crispy and delicious wings fast? Avoid the mess of frying oil and go for a quick oven-roast. Inspired by the version served by chef Andy Ricker at his Brooklyn and Portland Pok Pok restaurants, these wings get doused in a sweet and savory glaze and rolled in a spicy, crunchy topping.

Provided by JJ Goode

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, drumettes and flats separated, patted dry
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 medium garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup fish sauce
1-2 jalapeño or serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet. Toss wings, oil, and salt in a large bowl. Arrange wings in a single layer on rack and bake until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a small saucepan over medium. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar into pan, let melt, then add another layer (no stirring necessary). Repeat until all sugar is melted and turns into a syrup. Cook the syrup undisturbed until it becomes deep amber in color and smells nutty, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in garlic and fish sauce (it might splatter); stir until smooth.
  • Place cooked wings in a large bowl and toss well with glaze to coat. Add jalapeños, peanuts, and cilantro, toss, and serve.

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