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Extra Crispy Korean Fried Chicken
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Extra Crispy Korean Fried Chicken

Famous for its "crackly" crust, this chicken is double-fried and coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory garlic-soy glaze.

⏱ Time 45 min
✦ Difficulty Hard
🍽 Servings 2 pers.
🌎 Origin South Korea

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken wings or bite-sized thighs
  • 1/2 potato starch
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Coat: Toss chicken pieces in salt, pepper, and potato starch until fully covered.

  2. 2

    First Fry: Fry in oil at 170°C for 7 minutes, then remove and let rest for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Second Fry: Fry again for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and very crunchy.

  4. 4

    Glaze: Heat the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, and garlic in a pan until bubbling, then toss the fried chicken in the sauce to coat.