Korean Fried Chicken (Dakgangjeong)

Name: Korean Fried Chicken (Dakgangjeong)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken tenders, wings, drumsticks and/or thighs ((we used: 1¼ pounds chicken breast and 1¾ pounds chicken wings); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil ((toasted)); 2 tablespoons water; 1/3 cup potato starch; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 4-5 cups vegetable oil ((for frying, can also use canola or peanut oil)); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small shallot ((finely minced)); 7 cloves garlic ((minced); 3 dried chili peppers ((optional)); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2/3 cup mirin; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon gochujang; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h

This soy garlic Korean fried chicken recipe is crispy sweet, spicy, and sticky—perfect with cold beer and definitely worth breaking out the frying oil!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:24:16 GMT