Sharing a legacy of common techniques and ingredients that can be easily traced across Vietnamese and Cajun cuisines, the 2023 McCormick® Flavour of the Year completely changes the chicken wing game. Here, Flavour Inspirations Vietnamese x Cajun Style Seasoning’s fusion of ingredients like cayenne, paprika, lemongrass, and black pepper deliver a playful, savoury flavour and mild heat to a buttery wing sauce that’s as adventurous as it is intriguing.
This recipe is featured as a part of the Flavour Forecast 23rd Edition McCormick Flavour of the Year, Vietnamese x Cajun. Explore more Flavour Forecast recipes HERE.
Ingredients
Servings
Serves 4
8 oz (227 grams) Butter, Melted
1/2 cup (125 milliliters) McCormick® Flavor Inspirations Vietnamese Cajun Seasoning
4 pounds (1800 grams) Whole Chicken Wings
Procedure
Vietnamese Cajun Wing Sauce
Combine melted butter and Vietnamese-Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
Prep
Steam chicken wings until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Cool completely. Hold refrigerated for service.
Service
Set fryer to 375°F (190°C). For each serving, fry 1 pound (500 g) wings until golden brown.
Drain wings and place in bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of wing sauce. Serve hot with desired accompaniments.
CHEF's TIP!
These wings can also be baked, roasted, braised or grilled.
Get the recipe to make your own Vietnamese Cajun Style Seasoning HERE!
