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Crispy Korean Fried Chicken cooked in an air fryer

Korean Fried Chicken Air Fryer

Crispy, juicy, and flavorful Korean fried chicken made in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 8 pieces chicken tenders
  • 1 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 whole eggs whisked until frothy
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
For the Korean Style Sauce
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks green onion (whites and greens separated)
  • 2 tbsp gochujang can substitute with sriracha
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Tenders
  1. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a bowl, mix the crushed corn flakes, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Air Fry the Chicken Tenders
  1. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
  2. Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then coat it in the cornflake mixture.
  3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place chicken tenders in a single layer.
Prepare the Korean Style Sauce
  1. In a small pan over medium heat, add avocado oil, minced garlic, and the white parts of the green onion. Sauté until fragrant.
  2. Stir in gochujang, honey, ketchup, mirin, and sesame oil. Cook until the sauce is combined and heated through, then set aside.
Coat the Chicken Tenders
  1. Air fry the chicken at 380°F for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
  2. Remove from the air fryer and toss in the Korean sauce until well coated.
Serve
  1. Plate the chicken and garnish with the green parts of the green onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken. Optionally, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cornflake mixture for spice. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.