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