Description
Honey Gochujang Chicken (Air Fryer) is a tantalizing dish that marries the sweetness of honey with the fiery heat of gochujang, delivering a flavor-packed experience that’s both quick and easy. This air fryer recipe ensures crispy skin and juicy meat, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve this delightful chicken over rice or alongside fresh veggies for a complete meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a zip-lock bag or bowl, pour half of the marinade over them, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for five minutes.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12–15 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached, flipping halfway through.
- Brush reserved marinade over cooked chicken and return to the air fryer for an additional two minutes for caramelization.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 140g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg