Classic Buffalo wing sauce consists of equal parts butter and Frank’s Red Hot sauce. Without the butter, the sauce won’t cling to the fried wings. Air-frying shaves off a few calories and eliminates much of the mess, but a Korean pantry staple, is the real hero of this recipe. Gochujang, a thick spicy fermented Korean hot sauce paste, eliminates the need for melted butter. Move over Buffalo wings, “KFC” wings are the new game-day champions.
*Note: Gochujang is available at most Asian markets and many well stocked grocery stores like Whole Foods.
12 wings, serves 2-4
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12 chicken wings
Gochujang Glaze:
½ cup gochujang
5 tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot
2 scallions, sliced, green parts only
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1. Spray the Air Fryer basket with vegetable oil spray.
2. Place the wings in the air fryer in a single layer without touching.
3. Bake at 390 degrees for 30 minutes, turning halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
4. For Gochujang Glaze: While chicken is baking, Combine gochujang and hot sauce in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth. Hold until ready to use.
5. When finished baking, toss the hot chicken in a large bowl with just enough glaze to coat. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.
