Description
Achieve restaurant-quality crispy Korean fried chicken at home with an air fryer. Tender chicken drenched in a sweet, savory glaze with zero deep-frying required. Perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken wings or drumettes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp garlic paste
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper
Mix flour and cornstarch in a bowl
Coat chicken pieces in the flour-cornstarch mixture
Lightly press starch-coated chicken into a paper towel to remove excess
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Air fry chicken in a single layer for 12 minutes, flipping halfway
Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl while chicken rests
Return chicken to air fryer and coat with sauce
Air fry for another 6 minutes until glossy and crispy
Let cool slightly before serving as is or with rice or lettuce wraps
Notes
Use a wire rack to prevent sogginess if storing
Freeze unbreaded marinated chicken up to 3 months
For extra crispiness, chill starch-coated chicken in fridge for 15 minutes before frying
Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg