Spicy Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Hoisin Gochujang Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless chicken drumsticks
• 1/2 yellow onion, grated
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup very cold water, or as needed
• 2 l vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup gochujang
• 2 green onions, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp chili-garlic sauce (such as sambal), or to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 cup water, or as needed
• 1 pinch salt