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Air Fryer Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

5 from 2 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Looking for an easy way to make delicious, succulent chicken wings in your kitchen? Look no further than this recipe for Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings! These wings are a snap to make and cook in just minutes, and the result is also crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. 

Ingredients 

Gochujang Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang, see note below
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup scallions, diced, or green onions

Korean Chicken Wings Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds chicken wings, sections
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

Toppings: Sliced Scallions, Sesame Seeds or Red Pepper Flakes

    Instructions

    • In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. er.
    • Stirring frequently, bring up to a simmer and cook for five minutes. Add scallions and remove from heat; set aside.
    • Following the manufacturer’s instructions, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees f for 3-5 minutes.
    • Place chicken wing sections in a large bowl.
    • Add salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining black pepper and toss to coat.
    • Add cornstarch and thoroughly incorporate.
    • Place wings in an air fryer basket, shaking off the excess cornstarch mixture. Work in batches if the air fryer is too small to accommodate all chicken wings in a single layer.
    • Set air fryer timer for 28 minutes, shaking basket after 10 minutes and flipping wings over after another 8 minutes.
    • Serve with sauce and garnishes.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Notes

    What can I use as a substitute for gochujang? 
    If you don't have gochujang, you can use a combination of Sriracha and soy sauce as a substitute. You can also make a homemade gochujang by combining red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1180mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg