Korean Fried Chicken
Double-fried chicken wings and pieces with a glass-thin, shattering crust — glazed in sweet-spicy gochujang or soy-garlic sauce and topped with sesame seeds.
Cuisines
Korean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Build a full meal around Korean Fried Chicken
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound | Chicken Wing |
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1 cup | Flour |
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0.5 cup | Cornstarch |
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1 teaspoon | Baking powder |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Black Pepper , to taste |
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2 cups | Vegetable oil , for frying |
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2 tablespoons | Gochujang |
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2 tablespoons | Soy sauce |
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2 tablespoons | Honey |
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2 tablespoons | Rice vinegar |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Sesame oil |
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1 tablespoon | Sesame Seed |
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2 tablespoons | Green Onion , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2 Coat the chicken wings thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 4 Fry the chicken wings in batches for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 5 Remove the wings from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 6 In a separate saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- 7 Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 8 Toss the fried chicken wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
- 9 Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Tips
For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken by frying a second time for 2-3 minutes after the initial batch has cooled.