Air Fryer Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken)
Air Fryer Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken) is made with gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, mirin; air fry at 400°F for 22 minutes to serve 3. 365 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a large bowl, then add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly; marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- 2
Toss sweet potato rounds with a light drizzle of oil, place in air fryer at 400°F, and cook for 5 minutes to give them a head start.
- 3
Add marinated chicken, cabbage, and onion to the basket with the sweet potatoes, spreading evenly.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 14–16 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender with charred edges.
- 5
If adding cheese, sprinkle mozzarella over the top in the last 2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- 6
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions and serve with steamed rice.
Tip: The key to authentic dakgalbi flavor is using both gochugaru and gochujang together — gochugaru provides smoky, fruity heat while gochujang adds fermented depth and sweetness.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 22 minutes vs ~35 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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