Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings deliver 12g protein and 152 calories per serving—a low-calorie appetizer or side that adds protein without bloating your meal. Quick batch yields 10 servings, making them ideal for snacking between main meals. Use these to boost daily protein intake during aggressive cuts when every calorie matters.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Wingettes Or Drumettes(680g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Maple syrup(30g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(10g)
- •Gochujang, Korean Red Chili Paste(8g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
Instructions
- 1Coat the basket of a 3 quart or larger air fryer with nonstick spray.
- 2If your wings are not already split, split them now: Trim off the wing tips (use your knife to feel for the joint soft spot). It should separate relatively easily, but if not, put the blade in place, then carefully but firmly hit the top of your knife to apply extra pressure. Discard the tips. Next, split the drumette side of each wing from the flat side at the joint: slice down through the skin feeling for the “soft spot” once more. Wiggle your knife as needed. Pat the wings dry, then season the wings all over with kosher salt.
- 3Place the wings in the air fryer in a single layer, making sure they do not touch (if needed, stand up the drumettes along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F according to your model’s instructions. Cook the wings for 12 minutes. Remove the basket and with tongs, flip the wings over. Return to the air fryer at 360 degrees for 12 additional minutes.
- 4Slide out the basket, flip the wings once more, then return to the air fryer. Increase the temperature to 390 degrees F. Cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. The skin should look nice and crisp (if your wings are on the larger side, they may need a few additional minutes).
- 5While the wings cook, in a medium saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Bring to a simmer over medium high. Let simmer, whisking often, until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the sesame oil.
- 6Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to the bowl with the sauce.
- 7Stir to coat, then transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot, sprinkled with green onion and sesame seeds.
Nutrition — Per Serving
152
calories
12g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 2.5g
- Sodium
- 166 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
10 servings per batch · ~80g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein do Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings have per serving?
Each serving provides 12g of protein and only 152 calories with 10g fat and 3g carbs. These wings are exceptionally lean and low-calorie, making them ideal as a protein-dense snack or appetizer rather than a primary meal.
How long does Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings take to make?
Quick prep yields 10 servings, so batch-cooking an entire week of snack portions takes minimal active time and provides convenient high-protein bites for between meals.
Is Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings good for fat loss?
At 152 calories and 12g protein per serving with virtually no carbs, these wings are an excellent choice for fat loss phases when you want satisfying finger food without blowing your daily calorie target.
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