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Air fryer korean chicken thighs card – high-protein air fryer recipe with glistening glaze

Air Fryer Korean Chicken Thighs

This high protein Air Fryer Korean Chicken Thighs recipe delivers bold gochujang flavor with a sticky, caramelized exterior and 50 grams of protein per serving. The marinade soaks into the chicken thighs while the air fryer does the rest, giving you crispy results without a deep fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Marinade Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken:
  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
  • 6 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons red chili flakes
Garnish:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions

Directions
 

  1. In a large bowl, add all of your marinade ingredients together and mix until combined. We'll be using half for the raw chicken and saving the other half for brushing on the cooked chicken.
  2. Grab a bowl with your chicken thighs in it and pour half of the marinade onto the chicken. Save the other half in a bowl or mason jar.
  3. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated in the mixture.
  4. You can either skip the marinade process or marinade your chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Take out your air fryer and spray the inside with non-stick cooking spray
  6. Place the marinated chicken in your air fryer and ensure there's enough space between each piece. You will likely need to cook this in multiple batches.
  7. Cook in the air fryer on 400F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway.
  8. Repeat this process until all of your chicken thighs are fully cooked.
  9. Brush your cooked chicken with your remaining marinade (do not use the one that came in contact with the raw chicken)
  10. Serve