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Korean fried chicken

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is marinated and coated in a cornstarch mixture to give it maximum crunch in the air fryer before being coated in a sweet and spicy Korean sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating and Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 348 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in a sealable plastic bag. Shake to mix well. Add the chicken pieces. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
  • In another sealable plastic bag, mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
  • Transfer the chicken pieces into the flour bag (first shaking off excess marinade).
  • Shake the bag to completely coat the chicken, then place the bag in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Shake the bag again to coat the chicken with flour.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 400ºF (200ºC) for 5 minutes.
  • Spray the basket well with cooking oil. Transfer the chicken pieces to the air fryer basket, not touching if possible. Spritz the chicken pieces with oil so that there isn’t any dry spots.
  • Air fry at 400ºF (200ºC) for 8 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken pieces over so that you don’t know the coating off, spritz with more oil, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. The amount of time it takes will vary based on your air fryer and the size of the chicken pieces.
  • When the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F(74°C), transfer it to a bowl and toss to coat with the sauce.
  • Serve with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 825mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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