Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Korean Fried Chicken, or Yangnyeom Chicken. This recipe features tender chicken wings that are double-fried for an ultra-crispy texture and coated in a luscious gochujang sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. Ideal for parties, game days, or simply satisfying your cravings, this dish is bound to impress. Enjoy these flavorful wings served hot with pickled radish and a refreshing cabbage slaw for an authentic experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken wings and drumettes
- Peanut oil (for frying)
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ½ cup potato starch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup cold club soda (or cold water)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup extra spicy gochujang
- ¼ cup rice syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp plum vinegar (or rice vinegar or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken wings with salt and spices; let them dry brine for optimal flavor.
- Prepare the Yangnyeom sauce by sautéing garlic and mixing in other sauce ingredients.
- Create dry and wet batters separately using potato starch and flour.
- Coat chicken thoroughly in wet batter followed by dry batter.
- Heat oil and fry the wings twice to achieve extra crispiness.
- Toss fried wings in Yangnyeom sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (160g)
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg