Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken)

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Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken)

Name: Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken)
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup potato starch; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp rice syrup or corn syrup; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; dried red chili peppers for garnish

4.6(4)

28 min

Time

375°F

Temp

390 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Chicken

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup potato starch

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp white pepper

Glaze

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp rice syrup or corn syrup

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Garnish

2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

1 tbsp sesame seeds

dried red chili peppers for garnish

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Toss with potato starch, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper until well coated.
2
Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray with oil, and air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes.
3
Shake basket, spray again, and air fry for another 10 minutes until deeply golden and extra crispy.
4
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice syrup, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick and glossy.
5
Toss crispy chicken in the glaze until evenly coated. Top with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and dried chilies.

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Tip: The dual-starch coating of potato starch and cornstarch is key to dakgangjeong's signature crackly texture that stays crispy even under the glaze.

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