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Best Foolproof Korean Fried Chicken Recipe With a Crunch That Lasts (60 Min)

Double-fried chicken wings in a thin, crackly cornstarch crust, tossed in a sticky sweet and spicy gochujang glaze, ready in about 60 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 scaleable
Course: appitizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: korean
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 2 | lbs | chicken wings split | bone-in thighs cut into pieces also work
  • 3/4 | cup | cornstarch | potato starch as alternative
  • 1/4 | cup | all-purpose flour | GF blend as substitute
  • 1 | tsp | salt |
  • 1/2 | tsp | black pepper |
  • 1 | tsp | garlic powder |
  • 6 | cups | neutral oil | for frying
  • For the Gochujang Glaze
  • 3 | tbsp | gochujang | check label for gluten
  • 2 | tbsp | low-sodium soy sauce |
  • 3 | tbsp | honey |
  • 1 | tbsp | rice vinegar |
  • 3 | cloves | garlic minced |
  • 1 | tbsp | fresh ginger grated |
  • 1 | tsp | sesame oil |
  • 1 | tbsp | water |
  • For Garnish
  • 1 | tbsp | toasted sesame seeds |
  • 2 | whole | green onions sliced |

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot Holds steady oil temperature
  • 1 Deep-fry or candy thermometer Oil temperature decides
  • 1 Wire rack over a baking sheet Keeps the crust from steaming

Method
 

  1. Coating the Chicken
  2. Pat wings dry and toss with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Toss in cornstarch and flour mixture, shake off excess, and set on a wire rack.
  4. First Fry 3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). 4. Fry in two batches, 8 to 10 minutes each, until pale golden and 165°F (74°C) inside. 5. Rest on the rack for 15 minutes.
  5. Making the Glaze 6. Simmer gochujang, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and water 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Second Fry 7. Raise oil to 375°F (190°C). 8. Fry again in two batches, 3 to 4 minutes each, until deep golden and crackly.
  7. Tossing and Serving 9. Toss hot wings in the glaze. 10. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions; serve right away.
  8. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 560 | Protein: 34 g | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g | Sodium: 1050 mg
    9. Toss the wings in the glaze right before serving, since even a perfectly crisp crust softens the longer it sits in sauce.

Notes

Contains soy, gluten, and sesame; gluten-free and sesame-free swaps in the post. Reheat leftovers in a 400°F oven or air fryer to 165°F. Freezes unsauced for up to 1 month.