How does Korean fried chicken stay crispy?

Korean fried chicken stays super crispy because it’s fried twice. First, it’s cooked at a low temperature to get the insides just right, and then it’s fried again at a higher temperature for that extra crunch.

What makes Korean fried chicken special?

Korean fried chicken is famous for its insanely crispy skin, thanks to the double-frying trick. Plus, it gets its unique flavor from awesome sauces like sweet and spicy gochujang or garlic soy.

What’s the difference between regular and Korean fried chicken?

Korean fried chicken is extra crispy because it’s double-fried, making the skin thinner and crunchier than the usual fried chicken. It also rocks special sauces like gochujang, giving it a sweet and spicy twist you won’t find in the classic versions.

Korean Fried Chicken Air Fryer

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Satisfy your cravings and make these easy Korean Fried Chicken Air Fryer! Enjoy crispy perfection without the mess of deep frying. I can't believe how good this Korean fried chicken was made in the air fryer. It is almost genius!

Author: Carmen Spillette
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 chicken tenders
Category: mains
Method: air fryer
Cuisine: asian

Ingredients

8 pieces chicken tenders

1 cup of crushed corn flakes

1 tbsp of garlic powder

1 tsp of paprika

2 eggs

1 tsp of salt

1 tsp of pepper

Korean Style Sauce

1 tbsp avocado oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 stalks of green onion (whies and greens separated=

2 tbsp of gochujang

3 tbsp honey

3 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp mirin

1 tbsp sesame oil

Toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Tenders:

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a shallow dish, crush the cornflakes to create a coating for the chicken tenders. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs. Add some salt and pepper.
Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Roll the coated chicken tender in the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere the flakes to the chicken.

Air Fry the Chicken Tenders:

Place the coated chicken tenders in the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each.
Spray with cooking oil - I like to use this avocado oil spray.
Cook in the preheated air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Prepare the Korean Style Sauce:

While the chicken is cooking, make the Korean-style sauce.
In a saucepan over medium heat, add avocado oil.
Add minced garlic and chopped green onion, sautéing until fragrant.
Stir in gochujang, honey, ketchup, sesame oil, and mirin. Allow the mixture to simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add toasted sesame seeds.

Coat the Chicken Tenders:

Once the chicken tenders are cooked, transfer them to the pan.
Gently toss the chicken tenders in the sauce until they are well coated.

Serve:

Serve the Korean Fried Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

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