DinnerAir fryerHigh protein26 min
Gochujang Fried Chicken

Gochujang Fried Chicken

The glaze goes on after the chicken comes out, off the heat. Put it on in the fryer and the sugar in it burns before the coating is crisp.

35gProtein
281Calories
24gCarbs
8gFat

Computed per serving from USDA FoodData Central

10 minPrep
16 minCook
26 minTotal
3Serves
KoreanCuisine

Ingredients

  • 18 ozchicken thigh, boneless, skinless, cut into 1½ inch pieces
  • 3 tbspcornstarch
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tspsea salt
  • 2 tbspgochujang
  • 1 tbspsoy sauce
  • 1 tbsprice vinegar
  • 2 tbspgranulated sweetener
  • 3 clovesgarlic, crushed
  • 1 tspginger, grated
  • 1 tsptoasted sesame seed
  • 2green onion, sliced
  • 1 pinchcooking spray

Equipment

Air fryer · Small saucepan

Method

  1. Toss the chicken in the cornstarch, garlic powder and salt until every piece is dusted and none are clumped together.

  2. Air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes, shaking the basket twice.

  3. While it cooks, simmer the gochujang, soy, vinegar, sweetener, garlic and ginger in a small pan for 3 minutes until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.

  4. Tip the hot chicken into a bowl and pour the glaze over. Toss fast, off the heat.

  5. Scatter the sesame seeds and green onion over and serve immediately.

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