Korean Fried Spicy Chicken Wings (Print Version)
Crisp double-fried chicken wings tossed in a sticky Korean gochujang glaze with garlic, ginger, sesame, and scallions.
# Ingredients:
For the wings
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2 lb (900 g) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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3/4 cup (95 g) potato starch or cornstarch
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1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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6-8 cups neutral oil, for frying
For the spicy Korean glaze
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3 tablespoons gochujang
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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3 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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3 cloves garlic, finely grated
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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1 tablespoon water, plus more if needed
For garnish
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
# Instructions:
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Pat the wings very dry. Toss with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then let them sit while the oil heats.
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Whisk potato starch, flour, and baking powder in a wide bowl. Add the wings and toss until fully coated. Shake off heavy clumps.
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Heat 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 325°F. Fry the wings in batches for 7-8 minutes, until pale golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack.
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Let the wings rest for 8-10 minutes while you raise the oil to 375°F. This rest helps moisture leave the crust.
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Fry the wings again in batches for 3-4 minutes, until deep golden and very crisp. Return them to the wire rack.
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In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water. Simmer 2-3 minutes until glossy.
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Put the hot wings in a large bowl. Add enough glaze to coat and toss quickly. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, then serve right away.
# Notes:
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Best served immediately after saucing.
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Use a deep-fry thermometer for steady oil temperature.
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Cook chicken wings to 165°F internal temperature.