Easy Recipes: Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
This Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken is a flavor-packed twist on easy recipes, perfect for crispy cravings with an Asian kick.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings or drumettes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- Oil for deep frying
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Chopped scallions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch and flour until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds before serving.