Description
Experience the irresistible crunch of Korean Fried Chicken, known as Yangnyeom Chicken. This delightful dish showcases golden-fried wings coated in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy gochujang sauce that packs a flavor punch. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe combines unmatched crispiness and bold flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Easy to prepare, even for novice cooks, it’s a versatile treat you can serve as an appetizer, main dish, or snack. Customize the spice level to suit your preferences and enjoy this mouthwatering dish that brings authentic Korean street food right to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings and drumettes
- Peanut oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ½ cup potato starch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- ½ cup potato starch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup cold club soda (or cold water)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup extra spicy gochujang
- ¼ cup rice syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp plum vinegar (or rice vinegar or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken wings with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Dry brine the chicken in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Yangnyeom sauce by sautéing minced garlic and combining it with ketchup, gochujang, and other sauce ingredients.
- Mix dry and wet batter ingredients separately.
- Coat each wing in wet batter followed by dry batter.
- Fry the chicken twice for maximum crispiness.
- Toss hot chicken in Yangnyeom sauce and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (150g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg