Crispy Air-Fried Korean-Style Chicken Wings

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Tender, golden wings with a sweet-spicy-savory glaze, cooked perfectly in the air fryer for minimal effort and maximum flavor. This korean-inspired air fryer (gluten-free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs (about 2 lbs) Chicken wings, Soy sauce, Honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 3.8 (10 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat wings completely dry with paper towels, then toss with cornstarch until evenly coated to ensure crispiness.
  2. Step 2: Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap, and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes.
  3. Step 3: While wings cook, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: After 12 minutes, flip wings using tongs and spray lightly with oil. Cook for 3 more minutes until edges are crisp and golden.
  5. Step 5: Immediately toss hot wings in the soy-honey glaze until fully coated, then serve hot with sesame seeds for garnish.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Crispy Air-Fried Korean-Style Chicken Wings take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Crispy Air-Fried Korean-Style Chicken Wings?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (about 2 lbs) chicken wings from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Korean-Style Chicken Wings?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Crispy Air-Fried Korean-Style Chicken Wings for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Crispy Air-Fried Korean-Style Chicken Wings gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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