Healthier Airfryer Korean Fried Chicken
Healthier Airfryer Korean Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, Graza Sizzle or similar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
For the Korean Fried Chicken Sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey, optional, for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, as needed
- 1 green onion, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add 3 tablespoons of corn starch to the seasoned chicken. Toss thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the corn starch.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of honey (if using), 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of water.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
After the initial 10 minutes of air frying, carefully flip the chicken pieces in the basket.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Continue to air fry for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown, and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Once the chicken is done, transfer it immediately to a clean large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Pour the prepared Korean fried chicken sauce over the hot air-fried chicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Toss the chicken gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Transfer the sauced chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthier Airfryer Korean Fried Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, Graza Sizzle or similar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
For the Korean Fried Chicken Sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey, optional, for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, as needed
- 1 green onion, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add 3 tablespoons of corn starch to the seasoned chicken. Toss thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the corn starch.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of honey (if using), 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of water.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
After the initial 10 minutes of air frying, carefully flip the chicken pieces in the basket.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Continue to air fry for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown, and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Once the chicken is done, transfer it immediately to a clean large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Pour the prepared Korean fried chicken sauce over the hot air-fried chicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Toss the chicken gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Transfer the sauced chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 1 min