Description
Gochujang Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the spicy and savory notes of gochujang with tender chicken thighs, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, try marinating the chicken overnight for a deeper taste.
- You can substitute the chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg