Spicy Korean Air Fried Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings or drumsticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
Creating Spicy Korean Air Fried Chicken is straightforward. Follow these steps for delicious results:
- Prepare the Chicken: If using chicken wings, rinse and pat them dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl.
- Marinate: In another bowl, combine buttermilk with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator for deeper flavor (even overnight for best results).
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess buttermilk drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Air Fry: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange the chicken in the basket in a single layer. Drizzle with vegetable oil.
- Cook: Air fry for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until chicken is golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Spicy Sauce: While chicken is cooking, mix together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss and Coat: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve Hot: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.