Momofuku Korean Fried Chicken

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
  1/2 cup
• baking powder
  1 tsp
• chicken wings and drumettes
  3 lbs
• cornstarch
  1.5 cups
• fresh ginger
  1 tbsp
• garlic
  4 cloves
• gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  1/2 cup
• honey
  1/2 cup
• kosher salt
  1/2 cup, 1 tsp
• mirin
  1/4 cup
• neutral frying oil (canola or peanut)
  4 cups
• scallions
  2
• sesame seeds
  1 tbsp
• soy sauce
  2 tbsp
• sugar
  1/2 cup
• unsalted butter
  2 tbsp
• vodka
  2 tbsp
• water
  2 quarts
• water or club soda
  1.25 cups

🍳 Cookware

• small saucepan
• large bowl
• heavy Dutch oven
• wire rack

1. 1

   In a large container, dissolve kosher salt and sugar in water . Submerge chicken wings and drumettes , cover, and refrigerate for ⏱️ 12 to 24%hours . Drain and pat chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels.

   kosher salt: 1/2 cup, sugar: 1/2 cup, water: 2 quarts, chicken wings and drumettes: 3 lbs
2. 2

   In a small saucepan , combine gochujang (Korean chili paste) , honey , mirin , soy sauce , minced garlic , minced fresh ginger , and unsalted butter .

   gochujang (Korean chili paste): 1/2 cup, honey: 1/2 cup, mirin: 1/4 cup, soy sauce: 2 tbsp, garlic: 4 cloves, fresh ginger: 1 tbsp, unsalted butter: 2 tbsp
3. 3

   Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for ⏱️ 5 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened. Keep warm.
4. 4

   In a large bowl , whisk together cornstarch , all-purpose flour , baking powder , and kosher salt .

   cornstarch: 1.5 cups, all-purpose flour: 1/2 cup, baking powder: 1 tsp, kosher salt: 1 tsp
5. 5

   Whisk in ice-cold water or club soda and vodka until a smooth, thin batter forms.

   water or club soda: 1.25 cups, vodka: 2 tbsp
6. 6

   Fill a heavy Dutch oven with neutral frying oil (canola or peanut) to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil to 325°F (165°C).

   neutral frying oil (canola or peanut): 4 cups
7. 7

   Dip chicken pieces into batter, shaking off excess. Fry in batches for ⏱️ 8 to 10%minutes until pale golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack .
8. 8

   Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return chicken to hot oil for the second fry until extraordinarily crisp and deep golden brown, ⏱️ 3 to 4%minutes .
9. 9

   Transfer hot chicken to a large bowl, pour warm glaze over top, and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions .

   sesame seeds: 1 tbsp, scallions: 2