Ingredients
– 2 pounds chicken wings or drumsticks
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ½ cup cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– 1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
– Oil for frying
Instructions
Creating Spicy Korean Fried Chicken can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
2. Prepare the Dry Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Coat the Chicken: Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the dry mixture, ensuring an even coat. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Heat the Oil: In a large pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Use enough oil to submerge the chicken pieces.
5. First Fry: Carefully add chicken to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
6. Rest the Chicken: Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes. This helps it stay crispy.
7. Second Fry: Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the chicken again for an additional 5-7 minutes until extra crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
8. Prepare the Spicy Sauce: In a saucepan, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring until well combined and slightly thickened.
9. Toss the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, add the fried chicken and pour the spicy sauce over it. Toss until evenly coated.
10. Garnish: Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g