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Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

October 1, 2022 by Susan ~ The Flexible Fridge 1 Comment

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Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken is a popular dish in South Korea. It is made by coating chicken pieces in a batter then frying them. The chicken is usually served with sweet dipping sauce.

Today on the blog we are giving our version of Korean Fried Chicken. Our chicken is air-fried, and coated in special brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang (Korean chili paste) sauce.

To make Korean Fried Chicken in an air fryer, you will need:

Ingredients

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
  • All-purpose Flour
  • Chicken drumsticks
  • Salt
  • Milk 
  • Lemon juice 
  • Spray oil 
  • Eggs
  • Light brown sugar
  • Guchanchang Paste
  • Sesame oil
  • Garlic paste
  • Ginger paste
  • Water

Directions:

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

To make the coating, mix together flour and salt in a bowl.

To make the batter, whisk together eggs, milk and lemon juice in a bowl.

Place chicken in the buttermilk mixture, making sure each piece is evenly coated.

Preheat your air fryer to 360.

Then, place the chicken in the flour mixture. Using your hands, toss the chicken until each piece is coated in flour.

Then again place the chicken in buttermilk again then finally the flour mixture .

Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place chicken in the basket in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket. Air fry chicken at 360 degrees for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together brown sugar, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic paste and ginger paste in a small pot.

After 20 minutes, remove chicken from air fryer.

After 20 minutes, remove chicken from air fryer and brush with sauce. Return chicken to air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until sauce is caramelized and chicken is cooked through.

Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also cook the chicken in a regular oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Then, remove chicken from oven and brush with sauce. Return chicken to oven and broil on high for 3-5 minutes until sauce is caramelized. Serve immediately.

This recipe is perfect for a fun and easy weeknight meal! The leftovers are also great for meal prep throughout the week. Simply store the cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat as needed. Enjoy!

Substitutions

There are a few substitutions you can make with this recipe:

If you don’t have gochujang, you can substitute with another type of chili paste or sauce.

If you don’t have sesame oil, you can use another type of oil.

If you don’t have brown sugar, you can use white sugar or honey.

This recipe is also great with chicken wings! Simply follow the same instructions but use chicken wings instead of drumsticks.

Faqs

How long does it take to air fry chicken?

It takes about 20 minutes to air fry chicken.

Can I make this recipe without an air fryer?

Yes, you can cook the chicken in a regular oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Then, remove chicken from oven and brush with sauce. Return chicken to oven and broil on high for 3-5 minutes until sauce is caramelized. Serve immediately.

What can I serve with Korean Fried Chicken?

Korean Fried Chicken is commonly served with rice and vegetables.

Can I make Korean fried chicken with the thermomix?

Yes, you can make Korean Fried Chicken using a thermomix. Simply follow the same instructions but cook the chicken in the thermomix for 18 minutes on varoma setting. Then, remove chicken from thermomix and brush with sauce. Return chicken to thermomix and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until sauce is caramelized and chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately.

How similar is this to korean honey butter chicken?

While both recipes are delicious, they are quite different. Korean Fried Chicken is typically fried and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, while Korean Honey Butter Chicken is baked/fried in the oven and coated in a honey butter sauce.

Will it be a similar recipe for vegan korean fried chicken?

Yes, it will be a similar recipe for vegan Korean Fried Chicken. Simply substitute the chicken for vegan chicken strips and follow the same instructions. The sauce may need to be adjusted slightly to accommodate for the vegan chicken.

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

How many calories are in Korean Fried Chicken?

This recipe is estimated to have about 400 calories per serving. However, this will vary depending on the size of the chicken and how much sauce is used.

Calories: 400 | Total Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 107 mg | Sodium: 1362 mg | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Dietary Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 17 g |

What if i wanted to make keto Korean fried chicken?

If you want to make keto Korean Fried Chicken, simply substitute the flour for almond flour and follow the same instructions. The sauce may need to be adjusted slightly to accommodate for the different type of chicken.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can make this recipe gluten-free by substituting the flour for gluten-free flour and following the same instructions. The sauce may need to be adjusted slightly to accommodate for the different type of chicken.

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

There's something about a crispy, crunchy piece of fried chicken that just makes everyone happy. And this air fryer Korean fried chicken is no exception! It's so easy to make and is definitely a crowd pleaser.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 850kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
  • 6 Chicken drumsticks
  • 1½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cups Milk 
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Spray oil 
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup Guchanchang paste
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
  • ⅓ cup Water

Instructions

  • To make the coating, mix together flour and salt in a bowl.
  • To make the batter, whisk together eggs, milk and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Place chicken in the buttermilk mixture, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 360.
  • Then, place the chicken in the flour mixture. Using your hands, toss the chicken until each piece is coated in flour.
  • Then again place the chicken in buttermilk again then finally the flour mixture.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place chicken in the basket in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket. Air fry chicken at 360 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together brown sugar, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic paste and ginger paste in a small pot.
  • After 20 minutes, remove chicken from air fryer.
  • After 20 minutes, remove chicken from air fryer and brush with sauce. Return chicken to air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until sauce is caramelized and chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 850kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 258mg | Sodium: 1422mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 4mg

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