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Easy Air Fryer Honey Gochujang Chicken

Crispy, sticky, and spicy-sweet chicken thighs made easy in the air fryer with bold Korean flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Korean-American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat the chicken with olive oil and place in the air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. While the chicken cooks, whisk together gochujang, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, brush or toss it with the sauce.
  6. Optional: return the chicken to the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

You can substitute chicken thighs with drumsticks or wings. Adjust cooking time based on thickness. For extra heat, add a bit more gochujang or crushed red pepper.