Description
Experience the delight of crunchy and flavorful Korean fried chicken slathered in a rich spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings or drumsticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients in a large bowl, mixing flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Dredge each buttermilk-dipped chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch.
- Prepare the sauce by combining gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve your Korean fried chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double-dipping the chicken. Adjust the sauce for desired sweetness and heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg