Korean Fried Chicken

Spicy Korean Fried Chicken:

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. bone-in chicken wings or drumettes

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• Vegetable oil, for frying

• 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 2 tbsp. soy sauce

• 2 tbsp. rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp. honey

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp. grated ginger

• 1 tsp. sesame oil

• 1 tsp. sesame seeds, for garnish

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.

3. Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, shaking off any excess liquid, and then coat it in the flour mixture. Set the coated chicken aside on a wire rack.

4. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven filled with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.

5. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry the chicken until it is crispy and golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

6. While the chicken is frying, make the spicy sauce. In a small saucepan, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is heated through and well combined.

7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oil and place it on a wire rack to drain off any excess oil.

8. Toss the fried chicken in the spicy sauce until it is well coated.

9. Serve the Spicy Korean Fried Chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.