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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Chicken

    Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings

    By Rachna Published: Aug 24, 2023 · Modified: Feb 28, 2025 11 Comments

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    These air fryer Korean chicken wings are very crispy and flavorful. They are a big hit in my home.

    We love chicken wings in my home. Since I got an air fryer, I have never deep fried them. They are so crispy and juicy in the air fryer and I hardly use any oil. 

    In fact, chicken fat renders when the wings cook making them even lower fat.

    Korean chicken wings on a plate

    You will love to try these indulgent garlic parmesan air fryer chicken wings, BBQ air fryer chicken wings., spicy Buffalo chicken wings, lemon pepper wings and super easy dry rub chicken wings in air fryer.

    These sticky sweet honey garlic wings and 0-400 wings are another delight.

    Ingredients

    1. Chicken wings: I have used 1 lb. or 500 gm. fresh chicken wings. You can use frozen wings as well. Just thaw them or cook them for more time if cooking frozen wings.

    2. Salt and pepper: These are used for seasoning the chicken wings

    For the Korean Sauce

    1. Gochujang paste: This spicy and savory fermented Korean red chili paste is the backbone of this recipe.

    2. Soy sauce: Love its salty kick in this recipe. Use low sodium one if possible.

    3. Sesame oil: I like its nutty flavour

    4. Apple cider vinegar: I have used apple cider vinegar here for its piquant taste.

    5. Garlic paste: I have used 1 tsp. of garlic paste or minced garlic here.

    You can use rice vinegar too.

    6. Brown sugar: This helps to balance out the flavours and imparts a little sweetness.

    7. Pepper: Some freshly cracked pepper adds a nice hit to the sauce.

    For Garnishing (optional)

    1. Sesame seeds: Sprinkle some sesame seeds for a nice crunch.

    2. Chopped green onions or chives: Some green onion can be added as a garnish.

    Korean chicken wings served on a white platter

    Variations and Substitutions

    1. Adjust Spice Level: Reduce the quantity of gochujang paste used for less spice.

    2. Vegan Recipe: Use cauliflower florets for a nice meat-free alternative.

    3. Sweetener: Use honey or maple syrup in place of brown sugar if you so prefer.

    4. Vinegar: Rice vinegar can be used in place of apple cider vinegar in the recipe.

    Korean chicken wings with dip served on a white platter

    Serving Suggestions

    1. Dip: Serve with a nice ranch or dip of choice for a tasty plate of appetizers.

    2. Salad: Serve with a side of fresh salad for a nice meal.

    3. Drinks: A nice beer or iced tea will go perfectly with these Korean wings.

    Instructions

    Take chicken wings and dry them well using paper towels.

    Chicken wings with skin in a plate.

    When they are really dry, they crisp up well. Season them with some pepper and salt.

    Chicken wings seasoned with salt and pepper

    Air Fryer Method

    Preheat the air fryer to 350F or 175C for 5 minutes. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket making sure that they don’t overlap.

    Seasoned chicken wings in air fryer basket

    Air fry at 350F or 175C for about 20-25 minutes till the skin is crispy and they are cooked. Flip them midway for even cooking.

    Crispy chicken wings after air frying in air fryer basket

    To make the Gochujang sauce

    Add Gochujang paste to soy sauce. Add brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar. 

    Mix well till smooth. Add ½ tsp. Pepper and mix again.

    Gochujang sauce in a bowl

    Once wings are done, transfer them to a bowl. Toss them with the prepared Gochujang sauce to coat evenly. 

    Pop them back into the air fryer for about 4 minutes at 350F or 175C for a nice sticky sauce.

    Shiny Korean chicken wings in air fryer basket

    You can also just toss in sauce and serve. Your air fryer Korean Chicken wings with gochujang are ready to serve. Enjoy. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped chives.

    Korean chicken wings served with a dip in a white plate.

    Oven Instructions

    Preheat oven to 400F or 200C.  Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread out the wings seasoned with salt and pepper.

    Bake for about 30-40 minutes, flipping them midway, till they are golden and crispy. Follow the sauce steps from to assemble the Gochujang sauce method.

    Expert Tips

    1. Dry the wings well: For nice and crispy wings, ensure that the wings are dried really well. 

    Then season with salt and pepper and cook.

    2. Taste the sauce: As you are making your own gochujang sauce, you can adjust the spice and heat as per taste.

    3. Reheating: These wings are best had fresh as they will lose their crispness once they are tossed in sauce.

    Storage Instructions

    Have them fresh if possible. You can also cook the wings and keep the sauce separately in advance.

    Toss them together and heat in the air fryer to heat through and serve them. In case you have leftovers, you can try reheating wings in air fryer.

    FAQs

    1. Can I make Korean sauce in advance?

    Yes, you can make the sauce in advance. Store in the fridge for upto a week.

    2. Are Korean chicken wings in air fryer very spicy?

    These Korean chicken wings are moderately spicy. You can modify the spiciness of the sauce as per taste.

    3. Can I do these chicken wings in an oven?

    Yes, you can. I have shared oven instructions in the post.

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    Korean chicken wings served on a white platter

    Air fryer Korean Chicken Wings

    Rachna Parmar
    These Korean chicken wings in air fryer are so delicious. They are nicely spicy, sweet and flavorful. Absolutely delicious appetizer.
    5 from 66 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 28 minutes mins
    Total Time 33 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 310 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Chef's knife
    • 1 Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb. or 500 gm. chicken wings
    • ¼ tsp. salt
    • ¼ tsp. pepper

    For Korean Sauce

    • 1.5 tbsp. gochujang paste
    • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
    • 1 tsp. sesame oil
    • 1 tsp. garlic paste or minced
    • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar

    Garnish:

    • 1 tsp. sesame seeds optional
    • 1 tbsp. chopped chives optional

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    Instructions
     

    • Take chicken wings and dry them well using paper towels.
    • When they are really dry, they crisp up well.
    • Season them with some pepper and salt.

    Air Fryer Method

    • Preheat the air fryer to 350F or 175C for 5 minutes .
    • Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket making sure that they don’t overlap.
    • Air fry at 350F or 175C for about 20-25 minutes till the skin is crispy and they are cooked.
    • Flip them midway for even cooking.

    To make the Gochujang sauce

    • Add Gochujang paste to soy sauce. Add brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar.
    • Mix well till smooth. Add ½ tsp. Pepper and mix again.
    • Once wings are done, transfer them to a bowl.
    • Toss them with the prepared Gochujang sauce to coat evenly.
    • Pop them back into the air fryer for about 4 minutes at 350F or 175C for a nice sticky sauce.
    • You can also just toss in sauce and serve.
    • Your Korean Chicken wings are ready to serve. Enjoy.
    • You can garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives.

    Oven Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400F or 200C.
    • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread out the wings seasoned with salt and pepper.
    • Bake for about 30-40 minutes, flipping them midway, till they are golden and crispy.
    • Follow the sauce steps from to assemble the Gochujang sauce method.

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    Notes

    1. Dry the wings well: For nice and crispy wings, ensure that the wings are dried really well. 
    Then season with salt and pepper and cook.
    2. Taste the sauce: As you are making your own gochujang sauce, you can adjust the spice and heat as per taste.
    3. Reheating: These wings are best had fresh as they will lose their crispness once they are tossed in sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rose says

      August 24, 2023 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Cooking chicken wings in air fryer has become my favorite appetizer! I make it all the time for my family, the love it!

      Reply
    2. Sharon says

      August 27, 2023 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      The wings were perfectly cooked following these directions and we really loved the homemade sauce!

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      August 28, 2023 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      The Korean sauce made these air fryer wings so tasty! We ended up making a second batch.

      Reply
    4. Chichi says

      August 28, 2023 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      Korean chicken wings are out fav takeout wings flavor. Loved making it in the air fryer.

      Reply
    5. Emilie says

      August 29, 2023 at 1:58 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for including a homemade Gochujang sauce! I typically just use a bottled Korean BBQ but this brings it to another level!

      Reply
    6. Devy says

      August 31, 2023 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken wing is so delicious. I love the mix of gochujang and soy sauce. The best thing is it was easy to make.

      Reply
    7. Jenny J says

      September 01, 2023 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      The Korean sauce was amazing flavor to the chicken wings! I loved how easy the directions were to follow and our wings came out amazing!

      Reply
    8. Sue says

      September 03, 2023 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of chicken wings but these are a whole new flavor for us. They were a big hit! Thank you, now I can make wings even more often by switching up the flavors LOL.

      Reply
    9. Darcy says

      September 07, 2023 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!!!
      The marinade on these was soooo good!
      I have made them 3 times!
      We garnish them with sesame and some green onion and they are just amazing.
      Hubby requested them for this weekend as it is his turn to host his poker mates, so I'll be making a triple batch 😉

      Reply
    10. Grace says

      September 12, 2023 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love how spicy these are! The Korean sauce got sticky and caramelized on the wings and they had so much flavor!

      Reply
    11. Lynn says

      September 19, 2023 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      These were so tasty, I loved how I was able to make my own sauce and the recipe was so easy to follow. I made it on the weekend and now my family is asking when we can have it again this week!

      Reply
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