Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 air fryer Korean Chicken wings with gochujang are ready to serve. Enjoy. Garnish with sesame seeds or 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.

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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