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One of our favorite local restaurants does a weekly “KFC night” as in Korean Fried Chicken. One full order of chicken is supposed to feed four people, but Ben and I always manage to polish off the entire thing on our own. It is too good to resist. Today’s air fried Korean fried chicken wings are inspired by our local KFC night, with the twist of the air fryer.

Although wings are not the leanest cut of the chicken, air fried chicken wings are healthy compared to deep fried wings, as they do not require oil to cook.Making wings in the air fryer leaves you with easy clean up, instead of a fryer full of hot, dirty oil (no thanks!).

How to Make Crispy Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings

To make sure the wings become nice and crispy, I used the same double fry technique as my classic Buffalo Air Fryer Chicken Wings.

For the first fry, cook the wings at a lower temperature, 360 degrees F, for 24 minutes. This renders the fat from the wings, an important step that keeps them from becoming soggy.For the second (a.k.a. “double”) fry, increase the temperature to 390 degrees F. Air fry the wings for 6 or so additional minutes to crisp the skin.

The Ingredients

Chicken Wings. A fan-favorite in many households, chicken wings are juicy and fun! Plus, they’re a source of protein. Soy Sauce. The umami element for our tasty air fryer soy garlic chicken wings sauce.Maple Syrup. Adds natural sweetness and a scrumptious stickiness to the sauce (just like honey does in my Honey Garlic Chicken Wings). Rice Vinegar. For light and sweet acidity. Garlic + Ginger. This iconic duo elevates the sauce in a delicious way. Sesame Oil. Adds an unmistakable, not-to-be-missed earthy, nutty touch.Gochujang. This popular ingredient in Korean cooking gives the sauce depth and heat. It’s also wonderfully savory and sweet.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate wings in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days. To Reheat. Gently rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F. You can also reheat the wings in the microwave, but they won’t be as crispy. To Freeze. Freeze wings in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Air Fryer. Enjoy these air fried chicken wings anytime! We love that this creates healthier versions of all of our favorite foods.Mixing Bowls. I love this set of dishwasher-safe mixing bowls. Tongs. Great for tossing and turning the wings without burning your hand.

With air fryer Korean fried chicken, any night can be “KFC night.” The two-temperature approach (double dry) is all you need for restaurant-worthy crispy air fryer chicken wings.

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