Golden Ratio Suwon King Galbi Fried Chicken
Golden Ratio Suwon King Galbi Fried Chicken
Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside: The Addictive Suwon King Galbi Fried Chicken Recipe Using an Air Fryer
We’re thrilled to present a golden ratio recipe for the trending Suwon King Galbi Fried Chicken, specially adapted by shortening or adding to the original. Enjoy this restaurant-quality dish at home with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide using an air fryer for a perfectly crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. It’s a flavor explosion that everyone will love!
Marinating Ingredients (Spoon Measurement)- 5 chicken drumsticks
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
- 0.5 Tbsp salt
- A pinch of ginger powder
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- A pinch of black pepper
Special Galbi Flavor Sauce Ingredients (for 10 drumsticks)- 8 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 7 Tbsp cola
- 2 Tbsp cooking syrup (e.g., corn syrup, oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 onion
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (Korean chili peppers)
- 0.5 red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (approx. 1.5 Tbsp minced garlic)
- 8 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 7 Tbsp cola
- 2 Tbsp cooking syrup (e.g., corn syrup, oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 onion
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (Korean chili peppers)
- 0.5 red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (approx. 1.5 Tbsp minced garlic)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim any excess fat from the chicken drumsticks. Then, carefully make deep incisions with a knife towards the bone. This helps the marinade penetrate better and ensures the chicken cooks evenly and becomes tender.
Step 2
In a bowl, toss the prepared chicken drumsticks with the marinating ingredients: cooking wine, salt, ginger powder, and black pepper. Ensure each piece is well-coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 3
To make the sauce, finely mince the onion and garlic. Finely minced aromatics will contribute a richer and smoother flavor to the sauce.
Step 4
Chop the Cheongyang peppers and red bell pepper finely. Remove the seeds from the Cheongyang peppers. You can adjust the amount of spicy peppers according to your preference – feel free to add more if you like it extra hot!
Step 5
In a small saucepan, combine the minced onion and garlic with all the Galbi flavor sauce ingredients (soy sauce, sugar, fine gochugaru, black pepper, cola, cooking syrup, cooking oil, and sesame oil). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Finally, stir in the chopped Cheongyang and red bell peppers and simmer for another minute. Your delicious Galbi flavor sauce is now ready!
Step 6
Now it’s time to cook the chicken. Before air frying, toss the marinated drumsticks with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to coat them evenly. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes. Flip them halfway through. Then, continue cooking for another 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F), flipping them 2-3 times during the entire cooking process until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7
Once the drumsticks are beautifully golden and crispy, it’s time to coat them with the prepared sauce. Get ready for that irresistible glaze!
Step 8
Transfer the cooked drumsticks to a large bowl. Add a generous amount of the Galbi flavor sauce and gently toss to coat each piece evenly. If you feel you need more sauce, feel free to add the remaining sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 9
Your incredibly delicious and spicy-sweet Suwon King Galbi Fried Chicken is complete! Enjoy the perfect combination of crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior.
