Air fryer Gochujang Chicken Bites
These delicious Air fryer Korean Chicken Bites are done in under 30 minutes. So tasty. Perfect as an appetizer or meal.
Servings 4
Calories 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast 500 gm.
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
For Gochujang Sauce
- 1 tbsp. gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1 tsp. sweet chilli garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
- 1.5 tsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp. grated ginger
- ½ tsp. rice vinegar
For Garnishing
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
- 2 green onions or scallions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Try to keep them fairly similar in size so they cook at the same rate.
- Take chicken bites in a bowl and toss with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cornstarch. Mix well so that the chicken bites have a thin coating on them.
- Spray with some olive oil.
- Preheat air fryer to 400F or 200C for about 4 minutes. Place seasoned chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If your basket is small, cook in batches rather than piling everything in.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes at 400F or 200C. The chicken should be cooked through and lightly browned around the edges. I always confirm by using a meat thermometer. Internal temperature of the thickest chicken bite should reach 165F or 74C for it to be cooked.
- While the chicken is air frying, make the sauce. Add all the sauces including spicy gochujang paste, oyster sauce, sweet chilli garlic sauce, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Mix well.
- If it is very thick, you can add a little water. Once the chicken is done, take it out from air fryer basket and transfer to a bowl while it's still hot.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss well. This is when all those crispy little edges get coated in the sweet and spicy sauce.
- Now, place the chicken bites on a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Serve your delicious Gochujang chicken bites with a dip of choice or as a meal with rice and vegetables.
Notes
1. Dry chicken bites well before adding the cornstarch and seasonings. This is to enable getting a thin layer of cornstarch on.
2. You may use potato starch in place of cornstarch.
3. Try not to overcrowd the air fryer. If the chicken is packed in too tightly, it will steam instead of getting nicely browned.
4. I recommend keeping the sauce off the chicken until after air frying. You'll get much better texture this way, and the sauce won't have a chance to burn in the air fryer.
5. I usually reach for chicken thighs for this recipe, especially when I'm making it for a crowd. They're much harder to overcook and stay juicy even after reheating.
2. You may use potato starch in place of cornstarch.
3. Try not to overcrowd the air fryer. If the chicken is packed in too tightly, it will steam instead of getting nicely browned.
4. I recommend keeping the sauce off the chicken until after air frying. You'll get much better texture this way, and the sauce won't have a chance to burn in the air fryer.
5. I usually reach for chicken thighs for this recipe, especially when I'm making it for a crowd. They're much harder to overcook and stay juicy even after reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg