Air-Fried Korean Chicken Wings
These Korean-style chicken wings are crispy and spicy. They are cooked in an air fryer and ready in less than 30 minutes.
The wings are coated with a sweet and spicy sauce. You can serve them as an appetizer or main course.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 12, 2026Share
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These Korean-style chicken wings are crispy and spicy. They are cooked in an air fryer and ready in less than 30 minutes.
The wings are coated with a sweet and spicy sauce. You can serve them as an appetizer or main course.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 18
0.25 cup hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup finely chopped green onions (green part only)
2 pounds chicken wings
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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1
Combine 0.25 cup hot honey, 3 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper in a saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 0.25 cup finely chopped green onions and stir.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place 2 pounds chicken wings in a large bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
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Add 0.5 cup cornstarch and toss the wings until they are fully coated.
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Shake each wing and put them in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Fry the wings in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes, shake the basket, and fry for an additional 10 minutes. Flip the wings over and fry until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 more minutes.
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Toss the wings in the sauce and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 48mg
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Sodium 1247mg
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Total Carbohydrate 45g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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