Air Fryer Gochujang Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Gochujang Chicken Thighs are sweet spicy perfection. These chicken thighs are full of umami flavors thanks to the Korean condiment.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs boneless skinless
- 3 Tablespoons gochujang
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- green onion optional
- sesame seeds optional
- oil for air fryer basket
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and mix together until chicken thighs are coated in the sauce. Cover and let marinade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F. Brush or lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove and plate.
Notes
- All air fryers cook differently. Adjust cooking times based on your air fryer and size of the chicken thighs.
- Honey or maple syrup could be swapped out for brown sugar.
- Different brands of gochujang may have different spice levels. Adjust accordingly based on your desired level of spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 39gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 1187mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.
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