Description
Crispy, sweet, and comforting Korean Fried Chicken made easily in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings and drumettes, patted dry
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Make the dry mix: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up dredging station: Beat eggs with the remaining soy sauce in a second bowl. Have your dry mix ready in a third bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes and lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Air fry: Place chicken in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 9–11 minutes, flip, then cook another 9–11 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Combine gochujang, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss and glaze: Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl, pour the hot glaze over and toss quickly to coat.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before dredging for optimal crispiness. For a healthier option, use skinless chicken and reduce cornstarch slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Korean Fried Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Crispy Chicken