Juicy Air Fryer Gochujang Chicken
Juicy Air Fryer Gochujang Chicken
Ingredients
For the Gochujang Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Trim any excess fat from the boneless, skin-on chicken thighs. Place the trimmed chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the brown sugar, gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
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.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
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.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
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.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
After 5 minutes, carefully remove the air fryer basket. Using tongs, flip each piece of chicken to ensure even cooking and browning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
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.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Let it rest for a couple of minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
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.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy Air Fryer Gochujang Chicken
For the Gochujang Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Trim any excess fat from the boneless, skin-on chicken thighs. Place the trimmed chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the brown sugar, gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
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.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
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.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
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.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
After 5 minutes, carefully remove the air fryer basket. Using tongs, flip each piece of chicken to ensure even cooking and browning.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
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.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Let it rest for a couple of minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
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.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min