By
Jane Curran
published
Korean fried chicken is a street-food favourite and such a crowd pleaser. On the street or in Korean restaurants, traditional Korean fried chicken wings are double deep-fried - our version is shallow-fried and then baked to ensure a tasty crispy skin without too much hassle! Whether it's for a party buffet or a Friday night dinner in, these Korean fried chicken wings are finger food that is so worth the mess!
Ingredients
- sunflower oil, for shallow frying
- 40g plain flour
- 40g potato flour
- 30g cornflour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1.5kg free-range chicken wings
- 2tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced
for the sauce
- 5 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3cm piece ginger, grated
- 4tbsp gochujang paste
- 4tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 3tbsp light brown sugar
- 4tbsp maple syrup
- 1tbsp toasted sesame oil
Method
- For the sauce, put all the ingredients into a small pan. Place over a medium-high heat until beginning to bubble; reduce the heat and cook, stirring, for 10mins, or until thickened and syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat the oven to 200C, Gas 6. Heat 2cm depth of sunflower oil in a wok or sauté pan until hot. Meanwhile, mix together the flours, baking powder, 1tsp black pepper and 2tsp sea salt in a bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat, then gently shake off any excess. Fry the chicken in batches for 2-3mins on each side until very lightly browned. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking tray lined with baking parchment and roast for 40-50 mins until browned and crispy.
- Reheat the sauce, then gently toss it into the chicken to coat completely. Serve the sticky wings piled up with the sesame seeds and thinly sliced spring onions scattered over.
