Recipes Cuisine Asian Korean Korean Fried Chicken 4.6 (151) 111 Reviews 40 Photos This Korean fried chicken recipe is officially my favorite. I've had every style of fried chicken known to man, so I've always considered myself an expert. No other method I've come across has the same combination of tender, juicy, flavorful chicken and plate-scratching crispiness as this recipe does. It's simply a must-try! By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 26, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 40 40 40 40 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings Marinade: 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 Other: 4 cups oil for frying, or as needed Batter: 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 Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Working in batches, fry chicken in hot oil for 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cooling rack. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tips You can substitute 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt for the self-rising flour. Serve with Korean Fried Chicken Sauce. Editor's Notes: The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 778 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 472 Calories 24g Fat 44g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 472 % Daily Value * Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 71mg 24% Sodium 1150mg 50% Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 1g Protein 19g 37% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 84mg 6% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 227mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.