Air Fryer Tteok-kkochi (Rice Cake Skewers)

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Air Fryer Tteok-kkochi (Rice Cake Skewers)

Name: Air Fryer Tteok-kkochi (Rice Cake Skewers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp gochujang; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sugar or corn syrup; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp water; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 lb Korean cylinder rice cakes (tteok), thawed if frozen; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; sliced scallions

4.5(4)

15 min

Time

390°F

Temp

230 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Sauce

2 tbsp gochujang

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp sugar or corn syrup

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp water

1 clove garlic, grated

Skewers

1 lb Korean cylinder rice cakes (tteok), thawed if frozen

8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

Garnish

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

sliced scallions

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Boil rice cakes in water for 2–3 minutes until softened and pliable, then drain and pat dry.
2
Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, water, and garlic until the sauce is smooth.
3
Thread 4–5 rice cakes onto each soaked skewer and brush all sides generously with half the sauce.
4
Place skewers in the air fryer at 390°F and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning and brushing with remaining sauce every 4 minutes, until blistered and caramelized.
5
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallions and serve hot.

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Tip: Brush the sauce on in thin layers rather than all at once — this builds up a lacquered, caramelized coating that is the hallmark of great street-style tteok-kkochi.

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