
Korean Fried Chicken
4.8
🇰🇷 Korean
Crispy, sticky Korean fried chicken delivers an addictive contrast of crackling double-fried skin and a glossy, spicy-sweet glaze. Crunchy on the outside and juicy inside, these wings are tossed in a gochujang-based sauce brightened with rice vinegar and finished with sesame and scallions for crunch and aroma. Perfect for sharing or serving with steamed rice and pickles.
Effort
Moderate
Difficulty
Medium
Price
1,78€/ serving
Kcal
Protein
Fiber
Method
Pat the Chicken Wings dry and season them lightly with Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper; let sit while you prepare the batter and sauce.
Make a simple marinade by tossing the wings with a splash of Rice Wine and grated Ginger; refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.
Whisk together the dry coating: combine Potato Starch, All-Purpose Flour, a pinch of Baking Powder, and a little more Salt. Gradually add cold Water to form a slightly thick batter that will cling to the wings.
Heat about 2–3 inches of Neutral Oil in a deep pot or fryer to a medium temperature (about 320°F / 160°C). Working in batches, dip the marinated wings into the batter to coat and gently lower them into the oil.
Fry the wings for about 6–8 minutes until puffed and pale golden; remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray to drain. Let rest for 5–10 minutes — this rest helps achieve extra crunch on the second fry.
Increase the oil temperature to hot (about 375°F / 190°C). Return the wings to the oil in batches and fry again just until deeply golden and super crisp, about 2–4 minutes. Drain on a rack.
While the second fry is happening, make the sauce: combine Gochujang, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, a drizzle of Mulyeot (or honey), and a spoonful of Brown Sugar in a small saucepan. Add minced Garlic and a little grated Ginger for depth.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in a pinch of Gochugaru for smokiness and a small drizzle of Sesame Oil for fragrance.
Toss the hot, double-fried wings in the warm sauce until evenly coated, or brush the sauce onto the wings for a lighter glaze.
Garnish with toasted Sesame Seeds and thinly sliced Scallions. Serve immediately so the wings stay crispy and saucy.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
CARBS
68.8g
PROTEIN
49.7g
FAT
59.2g
SUGAR
20.2g
SATURATED FAT
12.4g
FIBER
2g
SODIUM
6.1g
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
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For the chicken
- 1.2 kg Chicken Wing, party wings: drumettes and flats
- 1 tsp Salt, fine
- 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black)
- 1 tbsp Rice Wine, cheongju or mirin
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated
For the batter/coating
- 120g Potato Starch
- 60g All-purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt, fine
- 220ml Water, ice-cold; sparkling water preferred
For frying
For the yangnyeom sauce (sweet-spicy glaze)
- 3 tbsp Gochujang
- 3 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Mulyeot, Korean rice/corn syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 3 cloves ofGarlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated
- 1 tsp Gochugaru, optional, for extra heat
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil