# Crispy Air-Fried Gochujang Chicken

This is one of my favorite meal preps, it makes the chicken skin super crispy and the inside juicy, perfect over a bed of rice.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 chicken thighs
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper

## Instructions

1. Start by patting your chicken thighs dry.
2. Season them well with salt.
3. Add gochujang.
4. Drizzle in sesame oil.
5. Add brown sugar.
6. Include the secret ingredient: baking powder.
7. Mix everything thoroughly to coat the chicken.
8. Place parchment paper in a preheated air fryer.
9. Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs into the air fryer.
10. Air fry at 380°F skin-side down for 10 minutes.
11. Flip the chicken and air fry for another 6-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden.

## Equipment

- air fryer

## Tips

- Baking powder makes the chicken skin extra crispy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@groovyfoodiess/video/7422062118368726315?q=airfryer%20chicken%20thighs.&t=1752408986584
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/93ed8356-51e5-4dcf-8f76-a64ad36b36eb
- Extracted: 2025-07-13

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