Best 4 Air Fryer Korean Chicken Thighs Recipes

**Crispy Korean Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Sauce: A Flavorful Culinary Journey**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our air fryer Korean chicken thighs, a delectable dish that bursts with bold flavors and aromas. These tender and juicy chicken thighs are coated in a captivating blend of gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, creating a symphony of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer, the chicken thighs emerge with a crispy golden brown exterior that gives way to a succulent and moist interior. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, a savory kimchi fried rice that combines spicy kimchi with aromatic rice, and a delectable gochujang dipping sauce that elevates the chicken thighs to new heights of flavor. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and indulge in a Korean culinary feast with our air fryer Korean chicken thighs and its accompanying recipes.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

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Tasty, quick, chicken thighs, with juicy meat and a crispy skin; you will love this chicken that is ready for the table in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by Bibi

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 skin-on, boneless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and brush the skin-side of each piece with olive oil. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a single layer on a plate.
Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and sprinkle half the seasoning mixture evenly over the 4 chicken thighs. Turn thighs over and evenly sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on top. Place chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
Fry in the preheated air fryer until chicken is brown and juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

AIR-FRIED KOREAN CHICKEN WINGS

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These Korean-style air-fried wings are crispy, sticky and spicy. Cooked in an air fryer they are ready in less than 30 minutes. They are perfect as an appetizer or add some rice and veggies on the side and you have a balanced meal.

Provided by Yoly

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

¼ cup hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup finely chopped green onions (green part only)
2 pounds chicken wings
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

Combine hot honey, gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan. Bring sauce to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add green onions and stir.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place wings in a large bowl and toss with salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Add cornstarch and toss wings until fully coated. Shake each wing and place in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
Fry in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes, shake basket, and fry an additional 10 minutes. Flip wings over and fry until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, 7 to 8 more minutes.
Dip each wing in the sauce and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1247.3 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

AIR FRYER KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN

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I'm lucky to live in an area with an abundance of Korean restaurants, and this is my take on a local restaurant's Korean fried chicken. Serve chicken with cooked rice if desired.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories World Cuisine Asian Korean

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup tapioca starch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
cooking spray
4 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine tapioca starch, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken pieces through the mixture.
Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack and place chicken on rack to let excess dredge fall off. Lightly grease chicken with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket.
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Combine tomato sauce, gochujang sauce, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl and drizzle over the chicken pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

AIR-FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS

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This air-fryer chicken thighs recipe creates meat that is crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. The paprika and garlic seasoning blend comes through beautifully. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat air-fryer to 375°. Brush chicken with oil. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. Place chicken, skin side up, in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

Use a good quality Korean BBQ sauce. This is the key to getting the best flavor in your chicken. Look for a sauce that is made with real Korean ingredients, such as gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors of the sauce to penetrate the chicken and give it a more intense flavor.
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help the chicken to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the basket.
Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Be sure to flip the chicken halfway through cooking so that it cooks evenly on both sides.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, kimchi, and pickled vegetables.

Conclusion:

Air fryer Korean chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, and the Korean BBQ sauce gives it a bold and flavorful taste. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer or a main course, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give air fryer Korean chicken thighs a try.