Description
A healthier, air-fried take on bold Korean flavors! Crispy chicken wings/drumettes with a fiery yet sweet gochujang-based sauce, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings with zero deep-frying guilt.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
In a large bowl, soak chicken in buttermilk for 10 minutes
In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper
Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess, and dredge in the flour mixture
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes
Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with vegetable oil
Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through
Whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for the sauce
Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions
Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables
Notes
Substitute tamari for gluten-free option
Ensure chicken is fully cooked using a thermometer
Sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Add chopped chili flakes for extra heat
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg