Korean Fried Chicken Air Fryer
Indulge in the crispy, savory delight of Korean Fried Chicken made effortlessly in an air fryer! This recipe transforms tender chicken tenders into a crunchy sensation coated with a flavorful Korean-style sauce, all while minimizing oil for a healthier option. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or as an appetizer at gatherings, this dish is sure to impress with its irresistible taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces chicken tenders
- 1 cup crushed corn flakes
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks of green onion (whites and greens separated)
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season chicken by combining corn flakes, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Dip each chicken tender in egg mixture, then coat with the corn flake mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil. Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce: Heat avocado oil in a pan, sauté minced garlic and green onion whites until fragrant. Mix in gochujang, honey, ketchup, mirin, and sesame oil.
- Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until well coated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 chicken tenders (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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