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Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken) Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Deep-Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean

Description

Crispy, crunchy, and coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy yangnyeom sauce, this Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) is an absolute must-try! Double-fried for maximum crunch, it’s a true restaurant-quality dish you can make at home


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings and drumettes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)

For the Wet Batter:

  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cold club soda (or water)

For the Dry Batter:

  • 3/4 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For Frying:

  • Peanut, canola, or vegetable oil (for deep frying)

For the Yangnyeom Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons extra spicy gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice syrup (or corn syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plum vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil (canola or vegetable oil)

For Garnish & Serving:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • Pickled radish (for serving)
  • Cabbage salad with Kewpie mayo dressing

Notes

Double-frying is key for extra crunch! The first fry cooks the chicken, the second fry crisps it up.
✅ Shake off excess batter to keep the coating thin and crispy.
✅ Use a candy thermometer to maintain the correct frying temperatures.
✅ For extra spice, use extra spicy gochujang and add more gochugaru.
✅ Don’t overcrowd the pot while frying to prevent the temperature from dropping too much.