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Plate of crispy Korean fried chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Crispy Korean Fried Chicken

Crispy Korean Fried Chicken is a delicious treat that combines crunch with spicy-sweet flavor, perfect for parties or family dinners.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken wings or drumsticks
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk Let sit for at least an hour for best results.
  • Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste) Adjust for spice level.
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip the chicken pieces into the buttermilk, then coat them evenly with the flour mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the chicken pieces in batches, cooking them until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes for each batch.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In another pan, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic over low heat.
  2. Stir until everything is well mixed and slightly thickened.
Serving
  1. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until it is fully coated.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. For reheating, use the oven or an air fryer.