Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.

Dakgangjeong: Sweet and Crunchy Korean Fried Chicken

This quick‑and‑easy take on Korean fried chicken, Dakgangjeong, showcases double‑fried chicken wings smothered in a sweet‑tangy, mildly spicy glaze that stays crunchy and crisp even the next day. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or casual get‑togethers, it pairs perfectly with a cold beer and is sure to earn compliments!

IntermediateKoreanServes 4

Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist

Source Video
18m
Prep
49m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 17m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$13.65
Per serving:$3.41

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare chicken wings
  • Season the chicken
  • Dredge the chicken in potato starch (first coating)
  • Add extra potato starch (second layer)
  • Heat the oil for frying.
  • First Fry – Fry the chicken pieces.
  • Second Fry – Achieve a Crispy Exterior on the Chicken
  • Prepare the sauce
  • Combine the sauce ingredients
  • Mix the chicken with the sauce.

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil splatter while frying.
  • Employ a thermometer to keep a close eye on the oil’s temperature, preventing it from overheating.
  • Carefully remove the chili seeds to prevent irritation.
  • Handle knives with care when slicing chicken.

☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos

We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!

Buy Us a Coffee

You Might Also Like

Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos

Dakgangjeong (Korean Crispy Fried Chicken Bites)

Dakgangjeong (Korean Crispy Fried Chicken Bites)

Crispy, crunchy Korean fried chicken bites coated in a sticky, sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce. This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicy, quick-cooking pieces, double-fried for extra crunch and tossed in a gochujang-based sauce.

1 hr 10 min
4
$9.79
5
KoreanIntermediate
Korean Braised Pork Belly with Radish Kimchi (Bossam with Musaengchae)

Korean Braised Pork Belly with Radish Kimchi (Bossam with Musaengchae)

A classic Korean dish featuring tender, soy-coke braised pork belly, served with a sweet, spicy, and crunchy radish kimchi (musaengchae). Perfect for sharing, this dish balances savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with a variety of textures.

3 hrs 10 min
6
$34.80
5
KoreanIntermediate
우지라면 (삼양 1963)

우지라면 (삼양 1963)

삼양 1963에서 재출시된 36년 전통의 우지라면을 집에서도 간편하게 끓이는 방법을 소개합니다. 튀김 면 특유의 고소함과 우지(우유) 베이스 국물의 깊은 맛을 살리기 위해 물, 액상 수프, 파·배추·홍고추 등 신선한 채소와 계란을 마지막에 넣어 부드럽고 얼큰한 한 그릇을 완성합니다.

19 min
1
$1.77
33
KoreanEasyKorean
Korean Fried Chicken (Dakgangjeong) - Sweet and Crunchy

Korean Fried Chicken (Dakgangjeong) - Sweet and Crunchy

This recipe is a quick and easy version of Korean fried chicken known as Dakgangjeong. It features double-fried chicken wings coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce with a crunchy texture that stays crispy even the next day. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or casual gatherings, this dish pairs wonderfully with beer and guarantees compliments!

1 hr 10 min
4
$13.65
35
KoreanIntermediate
Crispy Orange Chicken

Crispy Orange Chicken

A Korean‑style crispy orange chicken that stays crunchy even after being tossed in a sweet‑tangy orange sauce. The recipe uses a light rice‑flour batter, double‑frying, and a quick cornstarch slurry to achieve that restaurant‑like texture at home.

1 hr 20 min
3
$5.36
6
KoreanMedium
Soupe coréenne anti-gueule de bois (Leangook)

Soupe coréenne anti-gueule de bois (Leangook)

Une soupe coréenne réconfortante à base de bœuf mijoté, chou chinois, navet et germes de soja, parfumée au gochugaru, à l'huile de sésame, à la sauce soja et à la sauce poisson. Idéale pour chasser la gueule de bois et réchauffer les corps après une soirée festive.

3 hrs 10 min
4
$24.02
7
KoreanMediumFrench
Coffee