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Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken)

Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken)


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  • Author: Emilia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Description

Experience the irresistible crunch and bold flavors of Korean Fried Chicken, or Yangnyeom Chicken. This dish features golden-brown chicken wings enveloped in a crispy batter, drenched in a sticky-sweet gochujang sauce that balances heat with sweetness perfectly. Ideal for parties, game days, or a cozy night in, each bite offers a satisfying crunch that keeps everyone coming back for more. With easy customization options for spice levels and versatile serving suggestions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings and drumettes
  • Peanut oil (for frying)
  • ½ cup potato starch
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup gochujang
  • Rice syrup, soy sauce, garlic

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne. Let it dry brine in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  2. Prepare the Yangnyeom sauce by sautéing minced garlic and mixing it with other sauce ingredients over medium heat until bubbling.
  3. Create dry and wet batters using potato starch, flour, egg, and baking powder.
  4. Coat the chicken in wet batter followed by dry batter.
  5. Fry in hot oil twice for maximum crunch.
  6. Toss the fried chicken in Yangnyeom sauce right after frying.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 wings (150g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg