Description
A delicious recipe for Crispy Korean Fried Chicken, featuring a flavorful sauce and perfectly fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings or drumsticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Fry the chicken in batches for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Heat over medium heat until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the chicken by frying it once, letting it rest for a few minutes, and then frying it again for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- For a spicier kick, add more gochujang to the sauce or include a pinch of cayenne pepper in the flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg