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Trim any excess fat from the boneless, skin-on chicken thighs. Place the trimmed chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.

Add the brown sugar, gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the chicken.

Using a gloved hand, thoroughly mix the chicken with the marinade until all pieces are evenly coated. Ensure every surface of the chicken is covered.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. While the air fryer preheats, line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in cleanup.

Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs into the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, carefully remove the air fryer basket. Using tongs, flip each piece of chicken to ensure even cooking and browning.

Return the basket to the air fryer and continue to air fry for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. A high temperature and low cooking time help seal in the juices.

Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Let it rest for a couple of minutes.

Serve the juicy gochujang chicken alongside cooked rice and sliced cucumber. Use kitchen shears to cut the chicken into desired pieces directly on the plate for easier eating.

Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!


Trim any excess fat from the boneless, skin-on chicken thighs. Place the trimmed chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.

Add the brown sugar, gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the chicken.

Using a gloved hand, thoroughly mix the chicken with the marinade until all pieces are evenly coated. Ensure every surface of the chicken is covered.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. While the air fryer preheats, line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in cleanup.

Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs into the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, carefully remove the air fryer basket. Using tongs, flip each piece of chicken to ensure even cooking and browning.

Return the basket to the air fryer and continue to air fry for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. A high temperature and low cooking time help seal in the juices.

Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Let it rest for a couple of minutes.

Serve the juicy gochujang chicken alongside cooked rice and sliced cucumber. Use kitchen shears to cut the chicken into desired pieces directly on the plate for easier eating.

Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!
