Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

A healthier, easier take on traditional Korean fried chicken utilizing an air fryer for maximum crispiness without deep frying.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

45 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 25m

Level Medium

About this recipe

A healthier, easier take on traditional Korean fried chicken utilizing an air fryer for maximum crispiness without deep frying.

Crispy air-fried chicken coated in a sticky, savory, and spicy Korean gochujang glaze.

Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Arrange chicken in a single layer, spray lightly with oil, and cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
25 min
While chicken cooks, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
Transfer the crispy cooked chicken to a large bowl, pour the glaze over it, and toss thoroughly until coated.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Calories 410

Protein 28g

Carbs 32g

Fat 18g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 14g

Sodium 780mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Prep 20 min

Cook 25 min

Total 45 min

Overall 9.5 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An absolute game-changer for homemade Korean fried chicken without the heavy deep-frying oil.

Crispy air-fried chicken coated in a sticky, savory, and spicy Korean gochujang glaze.

Summary

A healthier, easier take on traditional Korean fried chicken utilizing an air fryer for maximum crispiness without deep frying.

Ensure chicken is patted completely dry before adding cornstarch for the crispiest crust
Adjust the amount of gochujang paste depending on your spice tolerance
Serve immediately while the coating is crisp and hot