🍗 Korean-Style Fried Chicken

 

🍗 Korean-Style Fried Chicken

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — and coated in that sweet, spicy, and sticky Korean glaze everyone loves!

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🧂 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the Chicken

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken wings or boneless thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup potato starch (or cornstarch)

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup cold water (adjust slightly for a thick, clingy batter)

• Oil for frying

For the Sauce

• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 3 tbsp honey (or corn syrup)

• 1 tbsp white sugar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp sesame oil

Optional Garnish

• Toasted sesame seeds

• Chopped green onion

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🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the flour, potato starch, egg, cold water, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Whisk until smooth — the batter should be thick enough to coat the chicken evenly without running off.

2️⃣ Coat the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces directly into the batter. Toss until every piece is fully coated and glossy.

3️⃣ Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or skillet, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Maintain medium-high heat for even frying.

4️⃣ Fry the Chicken
Carefully drop in the coated chicken pieces one at a time.
Fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
👉 If using bone-in chicken, cook a bit longer.
(Tip: Fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays consistent and the chicken stays crispy.)

5️⃣ Drain the Chicken
Transfer the fried pieces onto a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.

6️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a small pan over medium heat, combine gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and slightly sticky.

7️⃣ Coat or Drizzle
Toss the hot fried chicken in the sauce for a sticky glaze — or drizzle it over the top if you want to keep that extra-crunchy texture.

8️⃣ Serve & Garnish
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion. Serve hot and crispy — right away! 😋

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✨ Pro Tip:
For an ultra-crispy texture, try double frying: fry the chicken once for 5 minutes, rest for a few minutes, then fry again for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.