How to Make Julia's Korean-Fried Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Julia's Korean-Fried Chicken is a dish that combines the best of both worlds - the crispy and flavorful goodness of traditional fried chicken with the bold and spicy flavors of Korean cuisine. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a fun and festive gathering with friends and family.

What sets Julia's Korean-Fried Chicken apart is the double-frying method that results in an extra crispy exterior while keeping the meat juicy and ten...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups canola oil for frying
  • 3 ¾ pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup potato starch, or as needed
  • ½ cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sesame seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Set a rack on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Pour oil into a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss chicken, ginger, and salt together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread 1/2 cup potato starch in a shallow dish; dredge chicken to coat completely and evenly. Add remaining 1/2 cup potato starch as needed. Shake off excess and transfer to a plate.
  • Add chicken to the skillet carefully, working in batches; fry until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and fry until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to the rack on the prepared baking sheet. Reheat oil between batches to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Return chicken to the skillet in batches and fry again, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Stir gochujang, oyster sauce, mirin, ketchup, fish sauce, and garlic together in a large bowl. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with white and black sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    622 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 179mg
    • Sodium: 978mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 55g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 519mg