Description
Crispy, spicy, and flavorful Korean fried chicken made easily in your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings or drumettes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Coat chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
- Toss cooked chicken in remaining marinade (heated) if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with oil before air frying.
- Adjust gochujang amount to control spiciness.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Korean