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Korean Fried Chicken – My Favorite!
I am partial to fried chicken, all kinds of fried chicken. There is nothing not to love about chicken coated in a crispy, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Every bite is bursting with the natural and juicy flavor of chicken!
While I love American-style fried chicken, my true love is Asian fried chicken such as this spicy, savory, and absolutely finger-lickin’ good crispy Korean style fried chicken doused in the classic Korean red pepper paste “gochujang.”
Authentic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe
To make sure that my recipe is spot on, I researched and tried so many of them at Korean restaurants. I then developed the best recipe to share with you!
Trust me, they are exactly like the ones you would get at the restaurants.
Gochujang
Gochujang is Korean red pepper paste. It’s the most important ingredient in Korean recipes. It’s used as a sauce and marinade in many Korean food and lends the iconic red color to many dishes. You can’t make authentic Korean fried chicken without gochujang.
You can buy gochujang from Korean or Asian supermarkets. You can also find them at the international aisle of many supermarkets.
Ingredients
- Chicken wings
- Potato starch
- Gochujang
- Apple cider vinegar
How To Make Korean Fried Chicken
Step 1: Season the chicken with some salt and black pepper, then coat well with the potato starch. Set aside.
Step 2: Combine all the ingredients for Dressing together, stir to mix well.
Step 3: Heat up a Dutch oven, deep skillet or pan with 3 inches (7cm) of oil. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C). Coat the wings again and shake off the excess potato starch. Drop the wings gently into the oil and deep-fry until light brown or when they are cooked and become crispy.
Step 4: Remove the wings from the oil and drained on paper towels. Combine the Dressing and the wings, toss to coat well. Garnish with the sesame and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories per serving?
This recipe is only 335 calories per serving.
What To Serve With This Recipe
This meal is best served with main dishes. For a wholesome Korean meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Korean Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken wings, drummettes and wingettes
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- oil (for deep-frying)
- white sesame (for garnishing)
Dressing:
- 2-3 tablespoons Korean gojuchang red pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken with some salt and black pepper, then coat well with the potato starch. Set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients for Dressing together, stir to mix well.
- Heat up a Dutch oven, deep skillet or pan with 3 inches (7cm) of oil. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C). Coat the wings again and shake off the excess potato starch. Drop the wings gently into the oil and deep-fry until light brown or when they are cooked and become crispy.
- Remove the wings from the oil and drained on paper towels. Combine the Dressing and the wings, toss to coat well. Garnish with the sesame and serve immediately.
Very good!