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Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy crispy, flavorful Korean-style fried chicken made healthier with the air fryer and a spicy-sweet sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced

Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with vinegar, soy, ginger, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
  • Beat eggs and coat chicken pieces in egg and cornstarch.
  • Arrange coated chicken in the air fryer, spritz with oil, and cook at 400ºF for 8 minutes. Turn, oil again, and cook for 7 more minutes.
  • Prepare sauce by mixing ketchup, gochujang, honey, soy, sesame oil, and garlic.
  • Toss cooked chicken with sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

For extra crispiness, spray chicken with oil before air frying.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: air fryer, chicken, Spicy