Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, remove wing tips and separate flapper from the drumette.
Step 3
Pat wings dry and spread out on a sheet tray. Par cook wings for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Refrigerate wings uncovered and ideally overnight.
Step 1
Pour water into the bottom of a stainless pot. Pile sugar in the middle and heat on high. Caramelize sugar until dark and reaches a temperature of 340°F.
Step 2
Quickly pour in fish sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Step 3
Blend in chili oil so mixture is thick and emulsified. Set sauce aside.
Step 1
Heat oil to 350°F. Lightly coat wings in cornstarch and fry for about 6 minutes or until crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the fryer.
Step 2
Transfer wings to a large bowl and toss with sauce to coat.
Gabriel Freeman is the Chef at Scofflaw Chicago.