Korean Popcorn Chicken

Bowl of spicy gochujang sauce tossed popcorn chicken bites.

Crispy crunchy boneless wings are drenched in a spicy gochujang sauce in this easy Korean Popcorn Chicken recipe. A great appetizer or meal.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings

Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

1 pound Popcorn Chicken frozen packaged
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon water
sesame seeds, chopped fresh cilantro, & chopped green onions OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Instructions

Set the air fryer to 375°F and the timer for 10 minutes to preheat.
Once the air fryer is preheated, add the frozen popcorn chicken pieces to the basket or tray in a single layer. Try and space them out so they get crispy on all sides.
1 pound Popcorn Chicken
When there is 5 minutes left on the air fryer, start the wing sauce.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium low heat.
1 tablespoon salted butter
Once melted, add the remaining sauce ingredients to the pan. Stir to combine and cook over medium low for 3 minutes to bring the flavors together.
* if the sauce is very thick (gochujang brands may vary) add another teaspoon of hot water, stir & adjust.
1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon water
Add the hot cooked chicken to the pan, toss to coat. Turn the heat off & serve.
Top with optional sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, or chopped green onions.

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 400° for 5-10 minutes.

SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS:

Use gluten-free popcorn chicken & tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Use frozen breaded chicken tenders, strips, or nuggets instead of popcorn bite-sized pieces, cook per the package instructions.

Nutritional information will vary depending on the brand and type of frozen breaded chicken used.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 862mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Keyword appetizer, bites, comfort food, fast, finger food, happy hour, lunch, party, poultry, snack, spicy

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