Korean Fried Chicken

Ultra-crispy double-fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. This addictive Korean favorite is perfect for sharing.

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
580
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Korean
Korean Fried Chicken - Dinner recipe

Ingredients

  • • 2 lbs chicken wings or drumettes
  • • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • • 1 cup cold water
  • • Vegetable oil for frying
  • • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • • 3 tablespoons honey
  • • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken completely dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and water to make batter.
  3. Step 3: Heat oil to 350°F. Dip chicken in batter, fry for 10 minutes. Drain and rest 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Increase oil to 375°F. Fry chicken again for 5-7 minutes until extra crispy.
  5. Step 5: Make sauce: whisk gochujang, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic in a pan. Heat until bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Toss hot chicken in sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.