Description
A healthier twist on classic Korean fried chicken, made crispy in an air fryer with a delicious spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- Chicken Pieces (Thighs or Drumsticks)
- Cornstarch (or rice flour for gluten-free)
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- Paprika
- Spicy Sauce (Gochujang, Soy Sauce, Honey, Vinegar)
- Air Fryer or Oven
Instructions
- Marinate Your Chicken: Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Dust the marinated chicken with cornstarch, ensuring even coverage.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set to 380°F (193°C) or oven to 400°F (200°C) for baking.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place coated chicken in a single layer, cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Bake in Oven: Arrange chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make the Spicy Sauce: Combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar in a saucepan, simmer until thickened.
- Toss and Coat: Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl, drizzle sauce over and toss to coat.
Notes
For a lighter option, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Adjust spice level by adding more gochujang or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: healthy korean fried chicken, crispy chicken, air fryer recipes, low calorie chicken