Bonchon Wings

Bonchon wings are a popular Korean fried chicken dish known for their crispy texture and flavorful glaze. This recipe will guide you through creating your own delicious bonchon wings at home.

Bonchon Wings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken wings with cornstarch until fully coated.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water to create the glaze.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
  4. Fry the coated chicken wings in batches for 10-12 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  5. Drain the fried wings on a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. In a separate pan, heat the glaze mixture until it thickens slightly.
  7. Toss the fried wings in the glaze until fully coated.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Deep frying

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Deep fryer or large pot Paper towels Mixing bowls Frying thermometer

Tools

Tongs Whisk Saucepan

Serving suggestions

Serve the bonchon wings with a side of pickled radishes and a cold beer for the perfect Korean-style appetizer.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy wings, double fry them by frying once, letting them rest, and then frying again until golden brown.

Cost

$15