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Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken) Recipe

Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken) Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Yield: 16 chicken wings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Learn how to make crispy and flavorful Korean Fried Chicken, also known as Yangnyeom Chicken, at home with this easy recipe. Double-fried chicken wings are coated in a spicy-sweet sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings & drumettes (about 16 pieces)
  • peanut oil for frying or canola oil

Seasoning for chicken:

  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)

Wet batter:

  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cold club soda or cold water

Dry batter:

  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)

Yangnyeom Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup extra spicy gochujang
  • 1/4 cup rice syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp plum vinegar or rice or white vinegar
  • 1 tsp gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken seasoning ingredients: Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Season the chicken pieces.
  2. Make the yangnyeom sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except garlic and oil. Fry minced garlic in oil until fragrant, then add the sauce ingredients. Simmer for 2-3 mins and set aside.
  3. Prepare the dry & wet batter: Mix dry batter ingredients and wet batter ingredients separately.
  4. Coat and fry the chicken: Dip chicken in wet batter, then dry batter. Fry in oil at 350°F for 6-7 mins. Rest and fry again at 370°F for 1 min.
  5. Toss in yangnyeom sauce: Coat fried chicken in prepared sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Serve: Enjoy your Korean Fried Chicken with pickled radish, cabbage salad, and beer!

Notes

  • For spicier chicken, increase cayenne pepper in batter
  • Ensure oil stays at right temperature for crispy results
  • Adjust sweetness and spiciness of sauce to taste

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken wing
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg