Korean Fried Chicken
Korean Fried Chicken is a must-try dish that features a perfectly crispy exterior and juicy, tender meat, all enveloped in a delicious sweet and spicy glaze. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also guarantees to impress your guests at any gathering or cozy night in. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful crunch followed by an explosion of flavors that encapsulates the essence of Korean cuisine. Get ready to elevate your home-cooking game with this irresistible fried chicken!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup Korean chili paste (Gochujang)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by rinsing and drying the chicken wings.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dredge each wing in the mixture until fully coated; shake off excess flour.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry wings in batches for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- For the sauce, whisk together Gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss hot wings in the sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wings (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and garlic before coating. You can also experiment with different sauces like sweet chili or add sesame seeds for garnish.