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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.