Sizzling Korean Spicy Fried Chicken Wings
Fiery Korean Spicy Wings Recipe
Grab your taste buds for a ride with this mouth-watering, wholesome Korean specialty dish! Perfect as a snack, party appetizer, or main course with rice and pickled side dishes, these deliciously spicy wings are sure to become a new favorite.
- Total: 1 1/2 hours
- Active: 20 minutes
Ingredients (18)
- 1 pound chicken wings, separated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup starch (potato or corn)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Spicy Sauce (per pound of chicken)
- 2 tablespoons red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey, or corn syrup)
- 1 tablespoon rice or cooking wine
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 2 heaping tablespoons gochujang
- Water as needed to make a thin paste
Garnish
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Get your wings ready! Rinse and dry the wing pieces, then lightly salt and pepper them. Give them a rest for 10 to 15 minutes before dipping in milk and refrigerating for about one hour, turning them several times.
- Blend garlic and ginger with some water in a blender until liquefied. In a small bowl, combine this mixture with all other sauce ingredients and stir well.
- Finely chop the green onion and set it aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pot (350°F or use the bread test). Remove the wings from the fridge, discard the milk, and let them drain until just damp. Roll the wings in starch and deep-fry until golden brown, then drain them. Transfer the cooked chicken to a large pan or wok over medium to medium-high heat, add the sauce, and stir-fry until all liquid is gone.
- Arrange the wings on a serving tray and garnish with the sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve these spicy, mouthwatering wings as a delicious appetizer or pair them with steamed rice and pickled side dishes for a filling meal.
Pro Tip:
Add some sautéed veggies like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to your spicy wings to create a complete, stir-fried Korean dish.
- The spicy sauce for the Fiery Korean Spicy Wings Recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of red chili powder, which can be adjusted based on your preferred level of heat.
- In addition to the main dish, this recipe provides a nutritious option when served with a side of rice and pickled vegetables, making it a well-rounded, authentic Korean meal.
- An uncategorized tip for this recipe: for a more varied textured dish, consider adding sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to the stir-fry along with the spicy wings.
- To round off the meal, sprinkle the wings with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with sliced green onions before serving, following the instructions as outlined in the recipe.
