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Air Fryer Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken)

Name: Air Fryer Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken)
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 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)

4.3(4)

22 min

Time

400°F

Temp

365 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Marinade

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

Chicken & Vegetables

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

Finish

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

sliced scallions for garnish

shredded mozzarella (optional)

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

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.

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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.

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