This Crispy Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe is a showstopper that brings everyone together with its satisfyingly crunchy exterior and delightful sweet and savory flavors.
Author:inass sped
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Chicken
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Korean
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound Chicken Wings or Drumsticks
1 cup Cornstarch
1 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 large Egg
¾ cup Cold Water
Oil for Frying
½ cup Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Vinegar
2 tablespoons Minced Garlic
1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
2 teaspoons Cornstarch mixed with Water
Instructions
Prepare Coating: In a large mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder. Whisk until well blended.
Create Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and cold water. Gradually add to dry ingredients, mixing gently.
Coat Chicken: Dip chicken pieces into batter, ensuring an even coating, then let excess batter drip off.
First Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
Rest Chicken: Allow fried chicken to rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Second Frying: Increase oil temperature to 360°F (180°C). Fry chicken for another 5 minutes until extra crispy.
Make Sauce: Combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small pot. Bring to a boil.
Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the boiling sauce and cook until thickened.
Coat Chicken in Sauce: Toss fried chicken in prepared sauce until well coated. Serve hot.