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Spicy Korean Fried Chicken: Master This Irresistible Recipe!

A delicious and spicy recipe for Korean fried chicken that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, coated in a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings cleaned and patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup gochujang Korean red chili paste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking powder.
  3. Dredge each wing in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry the chicken wings in batches for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. In a separate saucepan, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  8. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until well combined and slightly thickened.
  9. Toss the fried chicken wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, double fry the chicken wings by frying them once, letting them rest for a few minutes, and then frying them again.
  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang to the sauce.
  • For a sweeter version, increase the honey in the sauce.

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