How long does it take to make Korean Air-Fried Chicken Sandwich?

About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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Korean Air-Fried Chicken Sandwich – 35-Minute Recipe

Name: Korean Air-Fried Chicken Sandwich – 35-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp kimchi juice; 2 tbsp pickle brine; 2 eggs; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 2 bags Graza Classic Sea Salt potato chips; to taste neutral oil spray; 0.5 cup gochujang; 6 tbsp ketchup; 6 tbsp soy sauce; 6 tbsp brown sugar; 6 tbsp rice vinegar; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp ginger; 0.75 cup Graza garlic aioli; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.75 cup kimchi; 1 bunch chives; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 brioche buns; to taste butter; to taste iceberg lettuce; to taste dill pickle planks; to taste toasted sesame seeds

A Korean‑inspired sandwich featuring air‑fried chicken thighs coated in crushed potato chips, brushed with a sweet‑spicy gochujang glaze, and topped with a tangy kimchi ranch, fresh chives, and toasted sesame seeds on a buttery brioche bun. The combination of smoky paprika, kimchi juice, and crunchy chip crust gives each bite a bold, satisfying crunch.

Recipe by Zachary Neman· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Servings

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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp kimchi juice
2 tbsp pickle brine
2 eggs
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 bags Graza Classic Sea Salt potato chips
to taste neutral oil spray
2 brioche buns
to taste butter
to taste iceberg lettuce
to taste dill pickle planks
to taste toasted sesame seeds

Glaze

1/2 cup gochujang
6 tbsp ketchup
6 tbsp soy sauce
6 tbsp brown sugar
6 tbsp rice vinegar
4 garlic cloves
2 tsp ginger

Kimchi Ranch

3/4 cup Graza garlic aioli
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup kimchi
1 bunch chives
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

1
Combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kimchi juice, and pickle brine in a bowl; mix thoroughly and coat the chicken thighs, then refrigerate for 30 minutes if time allows.
2
Crush the Graza Classic Sea Salt potato chips into fine crumbs and spread them in a shallow dish.
3
Set up a dredging station: place beaten eggs in one shallow dish and the crushed chips in another.
4
Dip each seasoned chicken thigh first in the egg, then press firmly into the crushed chips, ensuring an even coating.
5
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (374°F).
6
Arrange the chip‑coated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, spray lightly with neutral oil, and air‑fry for 10–12 minutes.
7
Flip the chicken, spray the other side with oil again, and continue cooking for an additional 6–8 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F).
8
While the chicken cooks, prepare the glaze: combine gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated garlic, and grated ginger in a saucepan; simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
9
In a separate bowl, mix Graza garlic aioli, sour cream, finely chopped kimchi, sliced chives, salt, and pepper to create the kimchi ranch; set aside.
10
Toast the brioche buns cut side down in a skillet with butter until lightly golden.
11
Brush the hot chicken thighs with the prepared glaze, then sprinkle with additional sliced chives and toasted sesame seeds.
12
Assemble each sandwich: spread a generous layer of kimchi ranch on the bottom bun, add dill pickle planks, place the glazed chicken thigh, top with shredded iceberg lettuce, add another dollop of kimchi ranch, and finish with the top bun.

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Season and Chill

Mix the spices, kimchi juice, and pickle brine, coat the chicken, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before breading.

Even Chip Coating

After dipping in egg, press the chicken firmly into the crushed chips.

Finish with Glaze While Hot

Brush the glaze onto the chicken immediately after air‑frying.

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