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Delicious platter of crispy Korean Fried Chicken garnished with sesame seeds

Korean Fried Chicken

Crispy and delicious Korean Fried Chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for any dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings
  • 2 lbs chicken wings
Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup water
Frying Ingredients
  • Oil Oil for frying
Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Slowly add water to form a batter.
  3. Dip the chicken wings into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
Frying
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the chicken wings in batches until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a separate pan, combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, garlic, and rice vinegar.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
  3. Toss the fried wings in the sauce until well coated.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For the crispiest wings, try double frying them! If you can’t find gochujang, sriracha can be a substitute. Adding a touch of beer to your batter enhances the crispiness.