Korean Fried Chicken (KFC): Crispy, Spicy, Irresistible

Once you've had real Korean Fried Chicken, there's no going back. The ultra-thin, lacquered crust, the juicy meat underneath, and that sweet-spicy-savory sauce — this is not your average fried chicken recipe. This is a revelation. And the best part? You can make it right at home in Germany with ingredients from omune.de.

What Makes Korean Fried Chicken So Special?

The secret is double frying (dubel twigim). The chicken is fried twice — the first time to cook it through, the second time at higher heat to create that impossibly crispy crust. Paired with the iconic Yangnyeom sauce (양념소스) made from gochujang, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, the result is pure magic.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

• 1 kg chicken pieces (wings or drumsticks)
• 1 tsp each: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder
• 100 g potato starch or rice flour
• 50 g all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• Neutral oil for frying

For the Yangnyeom Sauce:

• 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste) – available at omune.de
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or rice syrup (조청)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.

Step 2: Coat

Mix potato starch and flour. Dip chicken in egg, then dredge in the starch-flour mix.

Step 3: First Fry

Heat oil to 170°C and fry chicken for 8–10 minutes until light golden. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Second Fry

Increase oil to 190°C and fry again for 3–4 minutes until deep golden and extra crispy. 🎉

Step 5: Make the Sauce

Sauté garlic in sesame oil, then add gochujang, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy and thick.

Step 6: Toss & Serve

Coat the fried chicken in the sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions, and serve immediately!

Tips for the Perfect Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

• 🌡️ Use a thermometer: Oil temperature is everything.
• 🧊 Fry straight from the fridge: Helps the coating stick better.
• 🍺 Chimaek style: Serve with an ice-cold beer, just like in Seoul!
• 🛒 Get your ingredients: Find gochujang, rice syrup, and sesame oil at omune.de.

Final Thoughts

This Korean Fried Chicken recipe is more than just cooking — it's an experience. Make it, share it, and tag us on Instagram @omune.de 🍗✨