Korean Fried Chicken Wings

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Crispy and spicy Korean fried chicken wings with a flavorful sauce.

Prep Time
40min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
50min
Korean Fried Chicken Wings recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 6-8 wings)

Chicken

  • 2 1/2lb
    chicken wings
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1/2tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2tsp
    mustard powder
  • 1tsp
    ginger paste

Batter

  • 1cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 3tbsp
    corn flour
  • 1/4tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/4cup
    water

Sauce

  • 1 1/2tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 3clove
    garlic
  • 2tbsp
    gochujang
  • 2tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1tbsp
    vinegar
  • 3tbsp
    ketchup
  • 1tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2tsp
    sesame seeds
  • 1tsp
    green onion

How to make Korean Fried Chicken Wings

Preparation

  1. Mix chicken wings with salt, pepper, mustard powder, and ginger paste.

    Step 1.1: Mix chicken wings with salt, pepper, mustard powder, and ginger paste
  2. Marinate for 30 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Marinate for 30 minutes

Batter

  1. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour with corn flour, salt, and water.

    Step 2.1: In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour with corn flour, salt, and water
  2. Coat chicken pieces in the batter.

    Step 2.1: Coat chicken pieces in the batter

Cooking

  1. Deep fry the chicken in cooking oil for 6 minutes at 375°F.

    Step 3.1: Deep fry the chicken in cooking oil for 6 minutes at 375°F
    Step 3.2: Deep fry the chicken in cooking oil for 6 minutes at 375°F

Sauce

  1. In a separate pan, prepare the sauce by adding cooking oil, minced garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and sugar.

    Step 4.1: In a separate pan, prepare the sauce by adding cooking oil, minced garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and sugar
    Step 4.2: In a separate pan, prepare the sauce by adding cooking oil, minced garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and sugar
  2. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce.

    Step 4.1: Toss the fried chicken in the sauce
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh green onion.

    Step 4.1: Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh green onion

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to achieve a crispy texture.

  2. Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spiciness of the sauce.

FAQS

  1. How long should I marinate the chicken wings?

    You should marinate the chicken wings for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

  2. What temperature should the oil be for frying the chicken wings?

    The oil should be heated to 375°F for frying the chicken wings to achieve a crispy texture.

  3. Can I use a different type of flour instead of all-purpose flour?

    Yes, you can use other types of flour, such as rice flour or gluten-free flour, but it may alter the texture slightly.

  4. What can I substitute for gochujang if I can't find it?

    If you can't find gochujang, you can use a mixture of miso paste and a bit of chili powder or sriracha as a substitute, though the flavor will differ.

  5. How can I make the wings less spicy?

    To make the wings less spicy, you can reduce the amount of gochujang in the sauce or add more ketchup to balance the heat.

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