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Sweet-n-Spicy Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Servings:
24
pieces
Calories:
195
kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean
Sweet and spicy, this crispy Korean Fried Chicken is actually made in an Air Fryer. A healthy and Paleo alternative made with coconut aminos, tapioca starch and stevia but still has all the authentic flavors!
Ingredients
1
lb
Chicken Breast
,
Chopped into 1½” cubes, 454g
3½
Tbsp
Tapioca Starch
1½
Tbsp
Almond Flour
Sauce:
2
Tbsp
Gochujang
,
Korean hot chili paste
2
Tbsp
Coconut Aminos or Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1½
Tbsp
Rice Vinegar
,
or White Wine Vinegar
2½
tsp
Minced Garlic
,
about 2-3 cloves
2½
tsp
Grated Ginger
,
about 5-6g
¼
cup
Water
Stevia Sweetener
,
2 Tbsp sugar worth (Use your brand's Conversion Chart)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow bowl, combine tapioca starch, almond flour and salt, and mix.
Dredge each piece of chicken in starch-flour mixture until coated well. Shake to remove any excess, and set on a wire rack.
Transfer to air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes, shaking halfway. Work in batches if needed.
Prepare sauce:
While the chicken cooks, heat a small pot or medium-sized nonstick pan over medium.
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang paste, coconut aminos/soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, stevia sweetener and water.
Pour mixture into pot/pan and allow to slightly thicken.
Combine and serve:
Add cooked chicken into sauce and toss to coat well.
Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle on sesame seeds, garnish with green onion and serve hot!
Notes
Recipe adapted from
Half Baked Harvest
and
Tasty
.
To bake, place coated chicken pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes at 425°F, flipping halfway.
For best results, cook and toss in sauce just before serving to ensure that chicken is crunchy.
Make Ahead:
After breading, place on baking sheet and let freeze individually. Transfer to freezer safe bag.
To cook, air fry for 15 minutes or bake for 18 minutes straight out of freezer.
Storage:
Fridge: In an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350˚F for 7-10 minutes, or use an air fryer.
Freeze: Place on baking sheet and let freeze individually. Transfer to freezer safe bag. Bake at 400°F for 5-7 minutes to reheat.
Product Recommendations:
BetterBody Foods
Organic Coconut Aminos
Nutrition:
Servings: 24 pieces | Serving size: 8 pieces
Calories: 195kcal
Fat: 3.9g | Saturated fat: 0.7g
Carbohydrates: 9.8g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1.6g
Protein: 26.4g