Description
Crispy Korean fried chicken made in an air fryer with a spicy-sweet sauce that brings comfort and joy to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces chicken tenders
- 1 cup crushed corn flakes
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks green onion (whites and greens separated)
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken tenders with paper towels.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, ketchup, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and the white parts of the green onion.
- Dip each chicken tender into the whisked eggs, then roll in the cornflake mixture.
- Grease the air fryer basket with avocado oil and place the chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drizzle the sauce over the cooked tenders and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Serve with white rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Korean Fried Chicken, Air Fryer, Comfort Food, Crispy Chicken, Quick Dinner