How to Make Korean Fried Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Korean fried chicken, also known as KFC, is a popular dish that has gained worldwide recognition for its crispy exterior and juicy, tender meat. This dish is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

One of the key components of Korean fried chicken is the double frying process, which results in an incredibly crispy texture that is far superior to traditional fried chicken. The first round of frying cooks the chicken through, wh...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered
  • ½ yellow onion, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups oil for frying, or as needed
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup very cold water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Make marinade: Stir together chicken, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until chicken is coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 340 degrees F (171 degrees C).
  • While oil is heating, make batter: Whisk together cornstarch, flour, sugar, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in cold water until mixture resembles smooth pancake batter. Use tongs to remove chicken from marinade to batter; stir to coat chicken completely. Discard marinade.
  • Working in batches, fry chicken in hot oil for 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cooling rack.
  • Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Working in batches, fry chicken again in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 1150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 227mg