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
Equipment
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken) at 400°F for 22 minutes. 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.
You need: 3 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp sugar, 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 small sweet potato, sliced into ¼-inch rounds, 1 cup cabbage, chopped into 2-inch pieces, ½ medium onion, sliced, 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions for garnish, shredded mozzarella (optional). This recipe serves 3 with 365 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken) takes 22 minutes total at 400°F. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions and serve with steamed rice.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 3 and takes just 22 minutes at 400°F.
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