Satisfy your cravings with this easy Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken! Enjoy perfectly crispy chicken without the hassle of deep frying. You won’t believe how amazing this Korean fried chicken turns out in the air fryer—it’s practically genius!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 pieces of chicken tenders
- 1 cup crushed corn flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Korean Style Sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onions (whites and greens separated)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the Chicken Tenders:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, crush the corn flakes to create a coating. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Roll the chicken tenders in the crushed corn flakes, gently pressing to ensure they stick.
Air Fry the Chicken Tenders:
- Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- Lightly spray with cooking oil (avocado oil spray works well).
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
Prepare the Korean Style Sauce:
- While the chicken cooks, heat avocado oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped green onion whites, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the gochujang, honey, ketchup, sesame oil, and mirin. Simmer the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the toasted sesame seeds and stir to combine.
Coat the Chicken Tenders:
- Once the chicken tenders are cooked, transfer them to the sauce. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly in the sauce.
Serve:
- Serve the Korean Fried Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions or extra sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
