Honey Gochujang Chicken (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)

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Honey Gochujang Chicken (Air Fryer)

This Honey Gochujang Chicken is sweet, spicy, and sticky with bold Korean-inspired flavor. Made in the air fryer for perfectly caramelized chicken that’s juicy inside and crisp outside—easy, fast, and irresistible.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 14–16 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Korean-InspiredKeyword: Honey Gochujang ChickenServings: 4

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • Honey Gochujang Sauce
  • ¼ cup gochujang
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar optional, for balance
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • Garnish Optional
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Add chicken and oil to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry for 7–8 minutes, flip, then cook another 7–8 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
  6. Optional: Brush with extra sauce during the last 2 minutes for a stickier glaze.
  7. Rest 2 minutes, garnish, and serve.

Final Thoughts

Honey Gochujang Chicken is the perfect example of how bold flavors and simple cooking methods can come together to create something truly memorable. The sticky-sweet heat, the juicy chicken, and the ease of the air fryer make this recipe both exciting and practical—exactly what modern home cooking should be.

What makes this dish special is its flexibility. You can dial the spice up or down, serve it in countless ways, and rely on it for both quick dinners and impressive meals for guests. It’s the kind of recipe that feels indulgent but still fits easily into everyday life.

Once you try it, it’s hard not to crave it again. Bold, comforting, and irresistibly sticky, this Honey Gochujang Chicken proves that great flavor doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be well balanced and thoughtfully made.