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Crispy Air Fryer Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings

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These crispy air fryer Korean gochujang chicken wings offer a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with unbeatable crunch, making them an easy and delicious snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint with tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 2 pounds of chicken wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
  5. Cook wings for 25-28 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden and crisp.
  6. While wings cook, whisk together 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1-2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a small bowl.
  7. Transfer cooked wings to a clean bowl and toss with the prepared sauce until evenly glazed.
  8. Optionally, return wings to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to set the glaze, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid off flavors. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow even crisping. Adjust honey amount to balance heat to your preference. For extra crispiness, re-air fry wings for 2-3 minutes after saucing. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure gochujang is gluten-free.

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