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Korean Fried Chicken

Name: Korean Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings or drumettes; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 0.25 cup rice flour; 0.5 cup cold water; 1 tsp salt; Oil for deep frying; 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 green onions, sliced

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45 min4420 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|April 10, 2024

Korean Fried Chicken is famous for its impossibly crispy, shattering crust and sticky-sweet gochujang glaze. The secret is a double-fry technique and a thin, vodka-spiked batter that stays crunchy even under the sauce. Each bite delivers an addictive combination of crunch, heat, sweetness, and garlic. This is the fried chicken that launched a global obsession.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

The Double-Dip Method

“For the crispiest coating, dip in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again. The second flour layer creates extra craggly texture that fries up incredibly crunchy.”

Bring to Room Temperature

“Take chicken out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Cold chicken straight from the fridge cooks unevenly — the outside overcooks while the centre stays underdone.”

Temperature is Everything

“Use a thermometer and maintain oil at 175°C (350°F). Too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks. Too cool and the coating absorbs oil and gets greasy instead of crispy.”

Nutrition Per Serving

420

Calories

30g

Protein

22g

Fat

28g

Carbs

Fiber1g

Sugar12g

Sodium680mg

Reviews

4.9 / 5 (456 reviews)

Lauren U.

Dec 10, 2025

Simple ingredients, amazing results. Highly recommend.

Nicole U.

May 25, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Ryan X.

Nov 20, 2025

Easy to follow and turned out amazing. A new favourite.

Ashley I.

Sep 17, 2025

Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

20 min

Cook:

25 min

Total:

45 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Medium

Pro Tips

1The double-fry is essential — it's what makes Korean fried chicken uniquely crispy.
2Keep oil temperature consistent with a thermometer.
3Serve within 10 minutes of glazing for maximum crunch.

Variations

Use soy-garlic sauce instead of gochujang for a milder version.
Air fry at 200°C for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Add gochugaru flakes for extra heat.

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Chef Marco Deluca

Head Chef & Recipe Developer

Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience