Just wondering whether there’s anything else that can compare to the glory of your favourite fried dishes. Chicken wings, a kind of fried chicken, are a global favourite. These traditional treats are often piled high with delicious dipping sauces on game day. It’s time to spice things up with this recipe for spicy Korean fried chicken. One of the reasons we like this fried chicken with a little kick is because it is twice cooked for extra crunch.
SPICY KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SUGGESTIONS
The chicken skin becomes more crunchy when corn starch is used in place of flour. Tender chicken may be achieved by marinating the chicken in buttermilk for at least one night, particularly if using bigger chunks. Make sure you use one hand to dredge the chicken in the flour and then the other in the wet batter. You may top your chicken with a variety of sauces, including the traditional blue cheese, more of the spicy sauce, or something else entirely.
This spicy and crispy Korean fried chicken recipe is perfect for spicing up any meal. It’s great for holiday road trips and gaming days.
SPICY KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE
Recipe by Carla Zinkfontein
Course: Main, Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
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10 chicken wings, or drumettes
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1 cup corn starch
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oil, for frying
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sesame seeds, to serve
- For the batter
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½ cup corn starch
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½ cup flour
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2 tsp salt
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1 cup water
- For the sauce
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2 tbsp. soy sauce
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¼ cup honey
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2 tbsp. rice vinegar
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2 tbsp. gochujang, (Korean chili paste)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp. ginger, grated
METHOD
- Mix the ingredients for the batter in a bowl until smooth with no lumps.
- Heat oil in a pot to 170°C.
- Dip a chicken wing into the corn starch, shaking off excess, then dredge the wing into the batter, dripping off excess.
- Fry half of the wings at a time for about 5-7 minutes, until light golden. The oil will drop to about 160°C.
- Drain the wings and increase the heat. Heat oil to about 190°C.
- Fry the wings a second time until golden brown and crispy. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, combine all the ingredients for the sauce and stir until bubbling. Toss in the wings.
- Can be served with homemade potato chips or salad.
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