New this month: 105 free recipes to try, no membership requiredSimple Ingredients. Memorable Meals.Join Krista Denio Membership -- $9.99/mo or $89.99/yrFree shipping on kitchen orders over $75.00

Recipes / Chicken / Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken
Members Only

Korean Fried Chicken

★ 4.6 · Advanced

Double-fried for an ultra-crackly, thin crust and tossed in a sweet, sticky, spicy gochujang glaze, this Korean-style fried chicken is a showstopper. The double-fry technique is the secret to that signature crunch.

25 minPrep Time
35 minCook Time
90 minTotal Time
4 servingsYield

Why You'll Love This

  • Ultra-crispy, crackly crust from double frying
  • Sweet, sticky, spicy gochujang glaze
  • Great for game day or sharing

Ingredients

  • 2 lbchicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 cuppotato starch (or cornstarch)
  • 1/4 cupall-purpose flour
  • 5 cupsvegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cupgochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 3 tablespoonshoney
  • 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
  • 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoongrated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoontoasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoontoasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

460Calories
26gProtein
26gFat
30gCarbs
1gFiber
760mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

  1. Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels, then season with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

The rest of this recipe is for members

Join Krista Denio Membership to unlock all 11 steps of this recipe, plus 105 more members-only recipes.

See Membership Plans Log In

You Might Also Like

Chicken Tikka Masala
Free Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala

285 min Advanced ★ 4.6

Smoky, char-grilled marinated chicken pieces are simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato gravy in this beloved ...

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bake
Free Recipe

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bake

40 min Easy ★ 4.3

Chicken, bell peppers, and onions roast together on a single sheet pan with bold fajita spices for a nearly...

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
Members Only

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

30 min Easy ★ 4.2

Bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs make this grilled chicken breast juicy and full of flavor, and it com...

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Free Recipe

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

55 min Medium ★ 4.2

Chicken thighs simmer low and slow in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce until fall-apart tender, then get pil...