Crispy Korean Garlic Honey Fried Chicken
Crispy air-fried chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky savory-sweet garlic honey glaze, double-coated for maximum crunch and tenderness.
Korean-style fried chicken is celebrated worldwide for its incredibly light shattering crust and addictive glazes. This version combines aromatic minced garlic with rich honey and soy sauce, offering a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and pungent flavors that coat every inch of the juicy meat.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 200 ml milk
- 2 heads garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- optional chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1Marinate the Chicken Drumsticks
Place the chicken drumsticks in a container and season them thoroughly with black pepper, salt, and milk. Let them marinate for two hours, or keep them refrigerated overnight for the best flavor results.
Tip: Using milk helps tenderize the chicken meat, making it exceptionally juicy. - 2Chop the Garlic
Take two whole heads of garlic, peel the cloves, and place them on a wooden cutting board to chop them into a fine mince using a kitchen knife.
Tip: Chop the garlic finely so it blends smoothly into the soy honey glaze. - 3Prepare Sauce Ingredients
Take a small metal container and combine the freshly minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey together in preparation for the glaze.
Tip: Ensure you measure the honey accurately to balance the savory flavor of the soy sauce. - 4Mix the Glaze
Stir the mixture of minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey thoroughly with a spoon until well incorporated, then set it aside to let the flavors blend.
Tip: Mix well to ensure the honey dissolves evenly into the soy sauce. - 5Arrange in Air Fryer
Take the double flour-coated and milk-dipped chicken drumsticks and arrange them neatly into the basket of an air fryer to bake at 135 degrees for 15 minutes.
Tip: Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and gets crispy. - 6Melt Butter for Sauce
Heat a pan on the stove and add butter to melt over moderate heat, bringing the prepared garlic, soy, and honey sauce mixture to a boil before adding the cooked chicken drumsticks for a perfect integration.
Tip: Keep the heat moderate so the butter melts completely without burning. - 7Double Coat the Chicken
Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator, coat it thoroughly in flour, dip it in milk, and coat it with flour once more, repeating the operation to ensure a thick crust.
Tip: Double coating helps lock in moisture and creates an extra crispy exterior when cooked.
