Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken)
Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken) is made with boneless chicken thighs, potato starch, cornstarch, soy sauce; air fry at 375°F for 28 minutes to serve 4. 390 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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.
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.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 28 minutes vs ~45 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 390 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken) at 375°F for 28 minutes. The dual-starch coating of potato starch and cornstarch is key to dakgangjeong's signature crackly texture that stays crispy even under the glaze.
You need: 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. This recipe serves 4 with 390 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Chicken) takes 28 minutes total at 375°F. Toss crispy chicken in the glaze until evenly coated. Top with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and dried chilies.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 28 minutes at 375°F.
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