# You’re Just 30 Minutes Away from the Simplest Air Fryer (or Oven Baked) Korean Fried Chicken
## Reasons to Adore This Recipe
– Incredibly simple to prepare, quicker than ordering DoorDash
– Tailor it to your spice preference
– Indulge as much as you want!
## Quick Overview
| Flavor Profile | Spicy, crunchy |
|—————-|—————-|
| Diet | [Korean cuisine](https://iamafoodblog.com/category/recipes/cuisines/korean-food/) |
| Storage | Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days |
| Reheating | Air fryer |
| Difficulty | Simple |
| Pro-tip | Use spray oil to minimize the amount of oil needed. |
Believe it or not, the air fryer is the ultimate tool for creating delightful homemade Korean fried chicken. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s ultra-crispy double-fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, all prepared in an air fryer. It’s akin to the most amazing hot wings ever.
## What is Korean Fried Chicken?
Korean fried chicken consists of double (and in some places, triple) fried ultra-crispy wings and drummettes that are then covered in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. Today’s recipe features the most popular sauce, which is fundamentally sweet and spicy. It’s like buffalo wings enhanced with the essence of gochujang.
## Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
We’ve always been excited about the idea of making Korean fried chicken at home, but despite cooking often, deep frying has never been enjoyable, so we’ve always shied away from it. Using the air fryer is a brilliant idea, and this double air fry method yields crispy chicken that rivals the finest deep-fried options while being significantly healthier.
## How to Create Korean Fried Chicken
The key to Korean fried chicken is the two-stage frying. Double frying in the air fryer is just as effective as traditional deep frying but much simpler. The trick is to coat your chicken after the initial fry with a spray of oil. Here’s how to create Korean fried chicken in an air fryer:
1. **Coat the chicken.** Begin by coating the chicken with oil to aid in heat conduction, followed by salt and pepper, and then corn or potato starch for a lighter, crispier outer coating.
2. **Air fry the chicken.** Cook at 400ºF for 15 minutes. No need to preheat the air fryer.
3. **Prepare the sauce.** While the chicken is air frying, mix all sauce ingredients and heat to a gentle boil (or microwave for a minute).
4. **Flip the chicken.** After 15 minutes, turn the chicken and continue air frying for another 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
5. **Double fry and coat.** After cooling, spray the chicken with oil again, then air fry for the final round at 400ºF for 5 minutes. Remove and toss in the sauce, then enjoy immediately.
## How to Make a Large Batch of Wings
If you need to prepare several pounds of wings, consider these methods:
– Utilize air fryer racks to create multiple levels of wings, swapping positions halfway for uniform browning.
– Use a baking sheet with a rack in convection mode to mimic a large air fryer.
– Employ a baking sheet with a rack in a conventional oven, which will take longer (30-50 minutes) but requires less effort than changing out baskets.
## Korean Fried Chicken Sauce
The enchanting sauce for Korean fried chicken combines honey, brown sugar, gochujang, and ketchup. Ketchup is an essential ingredient for authenticity. This is just one possible sauce; numerous variations exist.
## What is Gochujang?
[Gochujang](https://amzn.to/2MQQLBf) is a mildly spicy fermented Korean paste that enhances various dishes. It can be found in tubs or handy squeeze bottles in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
## What If I Don’t Have Spray Oil?
Spray oil is an excellent kitchen asset, particularly for air fryers. You can use any oil with a high smoke point (avoid olive oil) or even create your own.
## Deep/Pan Fry Korean Fried Chicken
If you lack an air fryer, you can cook the chicken until it’s golden brown, let it cool, and then fry it again for a few additional minutes before tossing it in sauce.
## Oven Baked Korean Fried Chicken
When using an oven, preheat to 425ºF and bake the wings for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Toss in sauce once they have cooled enough to handle.
## Will This Sauce Work with Any Type of Fried Chicken?
Absolutely! You can prepare the sauce and combine it with store-bought fried chicken for a quick meal.
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