Ohhhh yes—Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) is crispy, sticky, and addictively flavorful 🍗🔥. Unlike typical fried chicken, it’s double-fried for an ultra-crispy exterior and coated in a sweet-spicy sauce. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken wings or drumettes (or boneless chicken pieces)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- Oil for frying
For the Sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey or corn syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Lightly coat each piece in cornstarch.
- First fry
- Heat oil to 325°F (160°C).
- Fry chicken in batches 5–6 minutes until pale and mostly cooked.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Second fry
- Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry chicken again 2–3 minutes until golden brown and ultra-crispy.
- Make the sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Coat the chicken
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately
- Korean fried chicken is best hot and crispy.
Tips for Perfect Korean Fried Chicken
- Double frying is key: Extra crispy outside, juicy inside.
- Cornstarch vs. flour: Cornstarch gives a lighter, crunchier coating.
- Sauce timing: Coat just before serving; if coated too early, it can get soggy.
- Optional heat: Add more gochujang or a pinch of red pepper flakes for spicier chicken.
If you want, I can give a “sticky, extra-saucy Korean fried chicken” recipe that’s like the ones in restaurants—super glossy, clings to the chicken, with that perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and garlicky.
Do you want me to do that?
