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Crispy baked chicken wings with saucy glaze on white plate for easy sharing.

Korean Fried Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings drumettes and wingettes separated
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 pinches black pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Wash chicken wings and pat dry. In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, and ginger with the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
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  • After marinating, coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch.
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  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown, about 6 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a rack.
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  • Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Return chicken to fry for an additional 3 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through. Drain on a rack.
  • Combine soy sauce, rice wine, gochujang, honey, sugar, minced garlic, water, and rice vinegar in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Adjust flavor by adding more sugar or gochujang if needed.
  • Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1010mgFiber: 0.4g
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