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By Skye

Korean Chicken Nuggets

7 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
These Korean Chicken Nuggets are perfectly crispy and smothered in a spicy-sweet and tangy sauce. My version is made in the air fryer with chicken thighs! Tastier and more juicy than wings!
Updated at: Mon, 20 May 2024 14:56:22 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories315.7 kcal (16%)
Total Fat16.9 g (24%)
Carbs19.8 g (8%)
Sugars10.9 g (12%)
Protein20.8 g (42%)
Sodium2047.8 mg (102%)
Fiber0.9 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
Air FryerAir FryerPreheat
Step 2
In a bowl add your chicken, soy sauce, pepper and egg. Mix together.
chicken thighschicken thighs1.5 lbs
soy saucesoy sauce3 Tbsp
black pepperblack pepper1 Tbsp
eggegg1
Step 3
In a large ziplock bag, add in your cornstarch followed by adding in your coated chicken. Shake until all the chicken is evenly coated
corn starchcorn starch3 Tbsp
Step 4
Line in a single layer and use a little oil spray. Then air fry for 10-12 minutes.
Step 5
While your chicken cooks, on medium heat add your soy sauce, water, ketchup, gochujang, rice wine vinegar, honey and brown sugar.
soy saucesoy sauce⅓ cup
waterwater⅓ cup
ketchupketchup2 Tbsp
gochujanggochujang1 Tbsp
honeyhoney½ Tbsp
rice wine vinegarrice wine vinegar1 Tbsp
brown sugarbrown sugar2 Tbsp
Step 6
Bring to simmer and cook until thickened (about 5-10 minutes).
Step 7
Once your sauce has thickened, add in your cooked chicken nuggets and toss in the sauce. Garnish with some scallions and enjoy!
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