Description
Sweet Spicy Korean Fried Chicken delivers crispy, golden happiness right to your plate. Crunchy outside, tender inside, this Seoul street-style favorite brings explosive flavor that’ll have your taste buds dancing with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken wings
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornstarch
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels, ensuring no excess moisture remains. Generously season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour 1 cup cornstarch into a large bowl. Thoroughly dredge each seasoned wing, shaking off excess powder for an even, light coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to precisely 350°F. Use a thermometer to maintain accurate temperature throughout frying.
- Carefully lower wings into hot oil, working in 3-4 piece batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally for uniform golden-brown color.
- Transfer fried wings to a wire rack lined with paper towels. Let excess oil drain completely for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons gochujang, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a saucepan.
- Simmer sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Toss hot wings in sauce, ensuring each piece gets a thorough, even coating.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 chopped green onions over wings for final garnish.
Notes
- Double-frying creates the crispiest chicken wings, so return the first-fried wings to the oil for a second quick fry at 375°F for extra crunch.
- Cornstarch coating helps create a light, crispy exterior that holds the sauce perfectly and prevents soggy wings.
- Gochujang can be adjusted based on your spice tolerance – start with less and add more if you prefer intense heat.
- Let the sauce cool slightly before tossing with chicken to help it stick better and prevent the crispy coating from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 457 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg