Korean Fried Chicken Air Fryer: Juicy and Easy Weeknight Delight
Experience the delightful crunch of Korean Fried Chicken made effortlessly in an air fryer. This recipe guarantees juicy meat, crispy skin, and is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken wings in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge marinated wings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook wings in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a separate bowl, mix gochujang, honey, and soy sauce.
- Toss cooked wings in the sauce and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray wings lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust the level of gochujang to increase or decrease spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean Fried Chicken, Air Fryer, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Recipe