Korean Fried Chicken

Crispy, juicy, and bursting with bold flavors, Korean Fried Chicken is an irresistible dish that delivers the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. This recipe features tender chicken wings double-fried to golden perfection for an extra-crispy texture, then coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze made with gochujang, garlic, ginger, honey, and soy sauce. Each bite is a mouthwatering combination of crunch and savory-spicy goodness, with a hint of sweetness to round it out. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal as an appetizer, main course, or game-day snack. Whether you're a fan of Korean cuisine or simply love fried chicken with a unique twist, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your table. Perfect for sharing, but so delicious you might want to keep it all to yourself!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Clean the chicken wings and pat them dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, and baking powder.

Step 3

Dredge the chicken wings in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

Fry the chicken wings in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per batch.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the oil and let them drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

Step 7

In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the ketchup, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sugar to the pan. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens.

Step 9

Toss the fried chicken wings in the sauce until they are thoroughly coated.

Step 10

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2246.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11053.5

Total Fat 1036.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 170.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 589.2g
Cholesterol 1048.9mg	0%
Sodium 8860.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 185.1g	0%

Vitamin D 74.8IU	0%
Calcium 374.7mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2076.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.3%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 11.1%