Korean Fried Chicken Air Fryer (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy, tender Korean-style chicken tossed in gochujang glaze, made fast and mess-free in the air fryer.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Chicken
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8 chicken tenders
→ Breading
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250 grams crushed corn flakes
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Egg Wash
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2 large eggs
→ Korean-Style Sauce
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 stalks green onion, divided whites and greens, finely sliced
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2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
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3 tablespoons honey
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3 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons mirin
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# How to Prepare:
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Set the air fryer to 200°C and allow it to preheat for several minutes.
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In a shallow dish, combine crushed corn flakes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until well blended.
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Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then press into the seasoned corn flakes, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
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Arrange coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with avocado oil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
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While chicken cooks, heat avocado oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and the white parts of the green onion until fragrant. Stir in gochujang, honey, ketchup, mirin, and sesame oil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly. Mix in toasted sesame seeds and the green onion tops.
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Transfer cooked chicken tenders into the saucepan and gently toss until each piece is evenly glazed with the sauce.
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Serve immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds or green onion as desired.
# Extra Tips:
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For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and ensure chicken pieces are arranged in a single layer.