Korean Fried Chicken Wings

Korean Fried Chicken Wings recipe videos

Korean Fried Chicken Wings (often called 'yangnyeom chicken') are a beloved Korean street food and bar snack featuring chicken wings double-fried to an exceptionally crispy, shatteringly crunchy texture. They are typically coated in a glossy, sticky sauce that balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, often made with ingredients like gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This dish has become a global phenomenon, celebrated for its addictive crunch and bold flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Korean Fried Chicken Wings are high in protein from the chicken and high in fat due to the double-frying process, with the sweet and savory glaze adding carbohydrates primarily from sugar. A typical serving (about 4-6 wings) can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing a good source of protein but also significant fat and sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	9 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Zinc	3.0 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Selenium	28 mcg

Per 6 pieces (approx. 210 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes Korean Fried Chicken unique is the double-frying technique, which renders out fat and creates a thin, glass-like crust that stays crispy even under the wet sauce. Culturally, it's a quintessential 'anju' (food eaten with alcohol) in Korea and is often enjoyed as a social meal, with the rise of 'chimaek' (a portmanteau of chicken and 'maekju', the Korean word for beer) becoming a national pastime.