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    Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

    Posted: Oct 12, 2021 Last Modified: Feb 8, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken recipe is so easy to make and finger licking good! Also known as Dakgangjeong or Soy Garlic Fried Chicken, this Korean fried chicken made in the air fryer is sweet, sticky, and savoury. You only need a handful of pantry staples and you’ll have this air fryer Korean chicken wings ready in no time.

    If you’ve ever had Korean Fried Chicken then you know just how addictive they are. When H and I were in Busan, South Korea, we ate so much fried chicken as they came in so many flavours. However, there are two flavours that I always go back to are Yangneyom chicken and this Dakgangjeong chicken (soy garlic fried chicken). Today, I’ll be share how I make soy garlic fried chicken at home but in your air fryer. Don’t have an air fryer? Not to worry, you can also fry or bake the chicken wings and toss them in the sauce.

    Close up of a plate of Korean air fryer chicken wings.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients needed for air fryer chicken.
    • chicken wings — you can use a mixture of wingettes and drumettes or just one. It’s up to you.
    • potato starch — cornstarch can be used as well. While I prefer making Korean fried chicken using potato starch, you can use what you have on hand.
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    Ingredients needed to make dakgangjeong/soy garlic glaze.
    • soy sauce — I recommend low sodium soy sauce.
    • brown sugar — light or regular brown sugar works.
    • garlic — while usually I use fresh garlic, I decided to go with garlic powder since I’m already using it to season the chicken.
    • rice wine vinegar
    • coarse black pepper
    • water

    What is the Difference Between Wingettes and Drumettes

    Whole chicken wings are made up of three parts: drumettes, wingettes/flats, and tips.

    The drumette is the part that is attached to the main part of the chicken and resembles a chicken drumstick. One end is rounded and meaty as it tapers off to the bottom.

    The wingette/flat is the part between the drumette and tip. It’s my favourite part as it has the most skin to meat ratio. There are two bones running horizontally with the meat in the middle. This piece tends to come out more crispy since there’s less meat on it.

    The tip is…the tip! It’s tiny and pointy with next to no meat on them.

    Close up of a plate of Korean air fryer chicken wings.

    How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings

    • Chicken wings coated in potato starch and seasoning.
    • Air fryer basket with chicken wings.
    • Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel if they are moist.
    • Mix together the potato starch, garlic powder, and onion powder before coating the chicken wings in them.
    • Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer.
    • Air fry at 400F for 20 minutes, flipping at the halfway point.
    • Making dakgangjeong (soy garlic glaze) in a pan.
    • Chicken wings being coated in soy garlic glaze (dakgangjeong).
    • 3 minutes before the chicken wings are finished, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, rice wine vinegar, black pepper, and water to a pan over medium-heat. Allow it to bubble, stirring throughout. The sauce will not be super thick but still be runny.
    • When the wings are done, remove the Korean fried chicken sauce from the heat and toss the wings in the sauce until coated.
    • Crispy chicken wings coated in soy garlic glaze (dakgangjeong).
    • Overhead view of a plate of crispy air fryer wings coated in soy garlic glaze (dakgangjeong).

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • While not spicy, there is a bit of a small kick to it from the ground pepper if you’re not used to spicy foods. To me, it’s not spicy but if you don’t tend to eat spicy foods, I would decrease the ground pepper a smigde.
    • Chicken wings are done when they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165F/74C. I recommend using an instant read meat thermometer.
    My Recommendation
    This is my go-to meat thermometer for making sure that the internal temperature of my meat is good to go. It’s also magnetic so I have it on my fridge door to save drawer space!
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    The Meat Thermometer I Use!
    • I like to garnish my Korean fried chicken wings with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
    • The chicken wings can be pressed up against each other in the basket as they will shrink a bit as it cooks. Just avoid stacking them as you want the hot air to reach each wing.
    • Cook your wings in two batches if needed. Mine can almost hold all of the 1.5lbs of wings but it really depends on the size of your chicken and air fyrer.
    • I like using a pan to make my sauce so it’s easier to toss the chicken wings than in a small saucepan.
    • If you don’t have an air fryer, see this Korean Fried Chicken post on how to fry these Korean wings.
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    This is the air fryer I use. I love how large this air fryer is! It can fit a whole chicken or 2 bags of frozen French fries!
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    My Go-To Air fryer

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: once cooled, store the cooked air fryer in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
    • Reheat: I like to reheat mine in the air fryer when I’m able to. It keeps it crispy. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the oven or microwave.
    Close up of a plate of Korean air fryer chicken wings coated in a soy garlic glaze.
    Close up of a plate of Korean air fryer chicken wings.

    Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

    This Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is so easy to make and finger licking good! Also known as Dakgangjeong or Soy Garlic Fried Chicken, this Korean fried chicken made in the air fryer is sweet, sticky, and savoury. You only need a handful of pantry staples and you’ll have this air fryer Korean chicken wings ready in no time.
    5 from 14 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 23 mins
    Total Time: 33 mins
    Servings: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    For the Chicken

    • 1½ lbs chicken wings
    • 3 tbsp potato starch, or cornstarch
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder

    For the Sauce

    • 4 tbsp soy sauce
    • 4 tbsp brown sugar
    • ½ tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
    • ¾ tsp coarse black pepper
    • 1 tbsp water

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Instructions

    • Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel if they are moist.
    • Mix together the potato starch, garlic powder, and onion powder before pouring the mixture onto the chicken wings. Mix until the wings are coated.
    • Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer.
    • Air fry at 400F for 20 minutes, flipping at the halfway point.
    • 3 minutes before the chicken wings are finished, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, rice wine vinegar, black pepper, and water to a pan over medium-heat. Allow it to bubble, stirring throughout. The sauce will not be super thick but still be runny.
    • When the wings are done, remove the sauce from the heat and toss the wings in the sauce until coated.

    Notes

    • This makes 2 servings if you’re eating them as a main or 3 to 4 servings as an app.
    • Feel free to double or triple the recipe. The sauce is just enough for 1½lbs of wings so be sure to scale up the sauce as well. 
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: Korean
    Overhead views of Korean chicken, one deep fried, one air fried.

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    1. nancy

      February 10, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      i love my KFC and this is a great recipe

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      February 11, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      This Airfryer Korean Fried Chicken was so easy to make and was extremely tasty!

      Reply
    3. Betty

      January 09, 2023 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it turned out great. So tasty! I did mine in two portions. The sauce was perfect amount to coat the chicken. Will make again soon! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Carmy

        January 09, 2023 at 10:14 am

        So happy you enjoyed!

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