Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Korean Fried Chicken, or Yangnyeom Chicken, a dish that combines crispy, golden-fried wings with a sticky-sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. This recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home when you crave something delightfully savory and crunchy. With its double-frying technique ensuring an ultra-crispy exterior and bold spices infusing each bite, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to Korea. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, Yangnyeom Chicken pairs beautifully with pickled radish or coleslaw for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings and drumettes
- Peanut oil (or canola/vegetable oil) for frying
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- Ketchup
- Rice syrup
- Soy sauce
- Garlic cloves
Instructions
- Season chicken wings with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne; dry brine for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Yangnyeom sauce by sautéing garlic in oil and adding other sauce ingredients; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Create dry and wet batters using potato starch, flour, egg, baking powder, and club soda.
- Coat chicken in wet batter followed by dry batter.
- Fry chicken twice: first at 350°F for 6-8 minutes; then at 370°F for 1 minute for extra crispiness.
- Toss hot chicken in Yangnyeom sauce and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg