Korean Fried Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
489 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Fried Chicken
Description
This Korean Fried Chicken recipe uses chicken wings seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated with potato starch before deep-frying in hot oil at 375°F (190°C) to achieve a light golden brown and extra crispy crust. The potato starch contributes to the signature crackly texture typical of Korean fried chicken.
The wings are fried until cooked through and drained before being tossed in a dressing comprising Korean gochujang (red pepper paste), apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and hot water. This combination produces a glaze that is sweet, tangy, mildly spicy, and savory with fermented depth from gochujang. Garnishing with white sesame seeds adds nutty notes and visual appeal.
Cooking at the right oil temperature ensures the wings remain crispy rather than greasy or soggy. The double coating and frying step enhances crunch. Serving immediately keeps the coating crisp while providing a flavorful, sticky, slightly spicy crust balanced by the sweet and tangy elements of the dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken wings drummettes and wingettes
- salt
- black pepper ground
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- neutral cooking oil for deep-frying, generic cooking oil
- white sesame for garnishing
Dressing:
- 2-3 tablespoons gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water hot
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken with some salt and black pepper, then coat well with the potato starch. Set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients for Dressing together, stir to mix well.
- Heat up a Dutch oven, deep skillet or pan with 3 inches (7cm) of oil. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C). Coat the wings again and shake off the excess potato starch. Drop the wings gently into the oil and deep-fry until light brown or when they are cooked and become crispy.
- Remove the wings from the oil and drained on paper towels. Combine the Dressing and the wings, toss to coat well. Garnish with the sesame and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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