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Crispy Korean Fried Chicken served with dipping sauce and garnished with green onions.

Crispy Korean Fried Chicken

Deliciously crispy chicken wings tossed in a sticky, spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for game day or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken wings Pat dry before marinating.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Add more for extra spice.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Marinate chicken in this.
  • Vegetable oil for frying At least 350°F (175°C).
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Can substitute with sriracha.
  • 1/4 cup honey Can experiment with different flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For Garnish
  • Sesame seeds For garnish.
  • Chopped green onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  2. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken wings and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Remove chicken wings from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  3. Fry the wings in batches for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Saucing
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together Gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to create the sauce.
  2. Toss the fried chicken wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven at 375°F until warm and crispy.