Description
Crispy, spicy Korean-inspired chicken bites cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp gochujang paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Toss chicken pieces in the marinade and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with oil before air frying.
- Adjust gochujang amount for preferred spice level.
- Serve with rice or as an appetizer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer gochujang chicken, Korean chicken bites, spicy chicken appetizer