Our number 1 pick for this dishJapanese Fried Chicken (Karaage Chicken)
Crispy double-fried chicken thighs marinated in ginger and soy, with crunchy exterior and juicy interior.
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The best karaage recipes
Karaage is Japanese fried chicken: bite-size thigh marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, coated in potato starch and fried until shatteringly crisp and juicy inside. It is an izakaya and bento staple, and the best recipes obsess over the marinade and the potato-starch coating that make it so light.
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Japanese Lemon Chicken (Tori no Lemon-ni)
Crispy shallow-fried chicken pieces tossed in a bright, tangy lemon-soy glaze. A nostalgic Japanese school lunch favorite that's both light and satisfying.
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Chicken Karaage with Sweet Chili Sauce スイートチリソースの唐揚げ
Crispy bite-sized fried chicken pieces glazed with a sweet and spicy chili sauce.
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Crispy Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Bite-sized Japanese fried chicken with a juicy tender center and crunchy golden coating, on the table in under half an hour.
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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings (Te-ba Karaage, 手羽唐揚げ)
Crispy fried chicken wings coated in a sweet, savory, and spicy Japanese izakaya-style sauce. A simple deep-fry that yields juicy interiors and a glaze that stays crispy.
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Shio Koji Karaage 塩麹唐揚げ
Tender bite-sized fried chicken pieces marinated in fermented Japanese seasoning that delivers crispy exteriors and juicy, umami-rich interiors.
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Tofu Karaage (Vegan Japanese Fried Chicken)
Crispy golden-fried tofu that mimics traditional karaage, coated in savory soy and ginger with a satisfying crunch.
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Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) 唐揚げ
Juicy Japanese fried chicken with garlic and ginger, achieved through two-stage frying.
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Air Fryer Chicken Karaage
Crispy Japanese fried chicken made effortlessly in the air fryer with simple seasoning.
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Conbini Fried Chicken Recipe
Juicy marinated chicken thighs double-fried for ultra-crispy exterior, inspired by convenience-store style.
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Gluten Free Karaage グルテンフリー唐揚
Crispy Japanese fried chicken made without gluten, marinated and double-fried for maximum crunch.
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Fried Chicken Wings – Midnight Diner Season 2 手羽先の唐揚げ
Crispy, juicy Japanese-style fried chicken wings with a savory glaze. Ideal as an appetizer or snack with cold beverages.
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Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) - The Japanese Marinade That Makes It So Good
Twice-fried chicken thighs marinated in ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, then coated in potato starch for crispy golden exterior and juicy interior.
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Tebasaki Karaage Recipe
Crispy bite-sized chicken wings seasoned with ginger and garlic, deep-fried until golden and aromatic.
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Shrimp Karaage Recipe
Spiced and deep-fried shrimp with crispy exterior and juicy interior, served with lemon wedges.
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Karaage Okra Recipe
Crispy okra pieces coated in cornstarch and garlic-infused seasoning, deep-fried until golden brown for the perfect snack.
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Fried Chicken with Scallion Soy Sauce (Yurinchi) ユーリンチー
Crispy fried chicken with an ultra-thin, crackling exterior served with tangy scallion soy sauce. Restaurant-quality results require attention to oil temperature.
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Crispy Karaage Chicken Wings (Japanese Fried Chicken Wings Recipe)
Juicy, crispy-coated chicken wings marinated in ginger and garlic, a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Common questions about karaage
What is karaage?
Karaage is Japanese-style fried chicken: bite-size pieces of chicken (usually thigh) marinated in soy, sake, ginger and garlic, dusted in starch and deep-fried. It is crisp outside and juicy inside.
Why use potato starch instead of flour?
Potato starch (katakuriko) fries up lighter and crisper than wheat flour and gives karaage its characteristic delicate, craggy crust. Cornstarch is a common substitute.
Why do some recipes fry karaage twice?
Double-frying (a first fry to cook through, a brief rest, then a second hotter fry) drives off surface moisture for an extra-crisp coating that stays crunchy even in a lunchbox.