Description
Sizzling Korean Chicken brings bold flavors dancing across your plate with authentic Seoul-inspired zest. Crispy golden pieces deliver spicy-sweet harmony that draws hungry diners into a delightful culinary adventure you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 kg (2.2 pounds) chicken wings
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare wings by generously seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage. Dust thoroughly with cornstarch, creating a light, even coating that will help achieve maximum crispiness.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 350°F. Carefully lower wings in small batches to prevent overcrowding, frying until they transform into a rich golden brown, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer crispy wings to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain completely while maintaining their crunchy exterior.
- Craft the sweet chili sauce by combining ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring consistently until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy, rich consistency, around 4-5 minutes.
- Gently tumble the freshly fried wings in the prepared sweet chili sauce, ensuring each piece is generously and evenly coated with the vibrant, sticky glaze.
- Plate the sauced wings on a serving platter, sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions for a burst of color and additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Pat chicken wings completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature, which guarantees evenly cooked and crispy wings.
- For gluten-free version, substitute cornstarch with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for same crispy texture.
- Add extra heat by including red pepper flakes or sriracha in sweet chili sauce for spice lovers who want more kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg