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Top 9 Accessories for your Instant Pot

I love using my Instant Pot to make unique recipes. I use my normal insert a ton but will also use my Instant Pot Accessories to get the most out of my Instant Pot. Here's a list of the 9 best accessories to have for your Instant Pot.

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1. The Egg Bite Mold

egg bite molds with lid

  1. I use this mold to make my soft and creamy Copycat Sous Vide Egg Bites in the Instant Pot.  I like this one because I never spray them and my egg bites slide right on out when I finish making them. 

2. Double Stacking Steamer Insert

I use this double stacking insert for heating up leftovers or cooking foods that I don't want to overlap (I use it a lot to make double batches of baby food). I also use it to make grits, polenta, and oatmeal when I don't want to risk the bottom of my pot getting scortched. The cooktime takes a little longer with the inserts but I don't mind, especially if it can save me time on the dishes. I make my creamy pressure cooker pumpkin pie oatmeal in one of these stackable inserts. 

3. 6 Pack Instant Pot Accessories Steamer Set

accessory kit

I found that buying an accessory kit is useful because you get more products for less money. This set comes with a Steamer Basket, Steamer Base Egg Steamer, Springform Pan for making cake, Rack Silicone Oven for resting hot pots/pans, mitts Plate Dish Clip for taking hot stuff or extremely cold stuff out the pot. 

4. Silicone Steamer

green silicone steamer

I love using silicone products in my Instant Pot now, rather than the traditional metal steamers. Primarily because food does not stick to them. I use silicone to steam vegetables as well as fish/chicken. My Pressure Cooker Salmon with Garlic Herb Cream Sauce is the perfect dish for this steamer. 

5. A Pressure Cooker Bakeware Sling

red bakeware sling

Cheesecakes, Oatmeal, and any pot in pot recipe could benefit from a sling. I know many times it's suggested to make a foil sling to lower your cake pans into the Instant Pot. This is 100 times more easier and is great for using in the Instant Pot.

6. Steam Release Diverter

top of instant pot with red steamer valve on top

A big concern with any Instant Pot owner is that steam that shoots out the top during a quick release. It could possibly damage your cabinets over time. This allows the steam to shoot sideways, rather than upwards. Be careful where you point that steam though. 

7. Instant Pot Tempered Glass Lid

glass lid that says instant pot on it

This lid is to be used only if you are using the Instant Pot slow cooking function or after the cook process is over, not during pressure cooking. I love using it to cover foods after they have cooked, especially chili, like my Pressure Cooker Turkey Chili, my Pressure Cooker Lentil and Sausage Soup, and my Instant Pot Breakfast Sausage Gravy. Just keep the soup on the keep warm function and cover with the glass lid.

8. Extra Sealing Rings

red and blue circular sealing rings

Having an extra set of sealing rings for the Instant Pot comes in handy. The sealing ring can take on the smells of your food, especially garlic. It can also start to feel loose over extending use. I use these extra rings when making desserts or breakfast in my Instant Pot and keep the standard ring for when I am cooking dinner. 

9. A Pressure Cooker Cookbook

pressure cooker cookbook that says this old gal's with a picture of sandwich on front

A good pressure cooker cookbook is always helpful. This Old Gal's Cookbook is great for those new or established Instant Pot users. You can read my full book review here.

These are my favorite Instant Pot Accessories. I use these in my 6 qt Instant Pot. what are your favorite accessories? Please leave them in the comments below 🙂

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Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops (Japanese Tonkatsu)

These Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops are nice and crispy with tons of Asian flavor. Have fun with the seasonings to create your own flavor combo or just follow the recipe as stated below.

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Our Air Fryer is our go to when we are craving fried foods. Traditional frying has become a thing of the past (except when making things with loose batter). The internet has let me know that you all love your Air Fryers too which is awesome. I’ll keep the Air Fryer recipes coming 🙂

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Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage {Video}

This Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage Recipe is a delicious and hearty soup with tons of flavor. It’s a quick and easy dinner option when made in your electric pressure cooker.

final shot of pressure cooker lentil soup in a bowl

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This Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage was inspired by one of our favorite soups from one of my favorite Italian restaurants, Carrabba's. Hubby had been bugging me for months to make a copycat version at home.

For months I blew him off until I finally gave in. I regret not giving in earlier because this soup is amazing and one of my favorites to make in my Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker.


pressure cooker lentil soup on a spoon

What exactly are lentils?

Lentils can be found in your dry bean aisle of the grocery store. They are known as “pulses” which are the edible seeds of legumes. I love to use them in cooking because they are cheap and nutritious. You can find more information about lentils here.

How long should lentils cook in a pressure cooker?

The Instant Pot Pressure Cooker option is a great way to cook dry beans without soaking and lentils comes as no exception. How long you cook lentils in the pressure cooker will depend on the type of lentils you’re cooking with and the dish you are making.

For this soup recipe, I only use brown or green lentils and cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. If I’m making lentils to use in a dish other than soup, for example tacos, then I cut the cook time down to 12 minutes.

Red lentils are a bit different as they have much faster cooktime. 12 or 15 minutes in the pressure cooker will turn red lentils into mush so I do not sub them in this recipe. 

final photo shot of pressure cooker lentil soup with sour cream on top

How to prepare lentils for pressure cooking?

The great thing about lentils is that you do not have to soak them before adding them to the pressure cooker. However, you should rinse them and inspect them to make sure there isn’t any dirt or debris in your lentils. No one wants dirty gritty soup.

How to Make Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage

This soup is made by first sautéing your italian sausage, then adding the vegetables and giving it a quick sauté with the meat. You will then add your lentils and chicken broth and layer the diced tomatoes on top without stirring.

Anytime I make a dish in my Pressure Cooker with tomatoes, like this pressure cooker turkey chili, I layer the tomatoes on top to avoid the Instant Pot becoming scorched on the bottom. Thick sauces, like diced tomatoes, can cause the Instant Pot to scortch and possibly burn. It's better just to lay them on the top and stir once the cooking process is complete.

Can this Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup be frozen?

Yes, yes, and yes! I like to freeze this soup in quart sized freezer bags and save it for those really busy days. When I'm ready to reheat, i just remove it from my freezer and add it to my Instant Pot still frozen. I set it on 10 minutes high pressure and walk away.

frozen bag of pressure cooker lentil soup

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Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage {Video}

This Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage Recipe is a delicious and hearty soup with tons of flavor. It’s a quick and easy dinner option when made in your electric pressure cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
other20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker lentil soup
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Tanya

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Select sauté on your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Once it says “HOT,” add your italian sausage to the pot and cook until brown, breaking up the meat in the process.
  • Add the onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, and garlic cloves and stir until vegetables soften a little, about 3 minutes.
  • Press “Cancel” to turn of the Instant Pot. Add the chicken broth, lentils, dried basil, and oregano to the pot and stir.
  • Pour diced tomatoes on top of the mixture. Cover Instant Pot and Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes.
  • When timer is up, allow to natural release for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
  • Add fresh parsley and stir. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top with sour cream or parmesan cheese.

Notes

Notes on Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup

  • You can substitute dried parsley for the fresh. Sub it by using 2 tablespoon rather than ¼ cup and add it when you add the other dried herbs. I just find that fresh parsley adds so much more flavor. 
  • This soup is great for leftovers. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Fat: 1g

Step by step photos of Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage

browned italian sausage for pressure cooker lentil soup
Select sauté on Instant Pot and brown sausage.
pressure cooker lentil soup with vegetables in instant pot
Add onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, and garlic to instant pot. Stir for about 3 minutes until vegetables soften a little.
pressure cooker lentil soup in instant pot with tomatoes layered on top.
Add chicken broth, dried herbs, lentils. Layer diced tomatoes on top. Do not stir in diced tomatoes. Cover Instant Pot, making sure valve is set to "sealing" and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
finished pressure cooker lentil soup
Once timer goes off, allow Instant Pot to natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure by moving the valve over to "venting." Once all the pressure is released, open the Instant Pot and add fresh parsley. Give it a stir and serve. Salt and pepper to taste and top with sour cream for the wow factor.

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Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken is covered in a sweet and spicy rub for a quick and easy appetizer. With only 5 ingredients, this recipe is easy, delicious, and a perfect delicious appetizer.

This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken on white plate

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I love making appetizers in my Air Fryer. Sometimes I’ll throw some already made frozen ones in there but most of the time I opt for homemade. Some of my favorite appetizer are my Crispy Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings and my Air Fried Copycat Cheesecake Factory Avocado Rolls.

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Creamy Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

This Creamy Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal is a delicious spin on traditional oatmeal. Make this quick and easy pressure cooker oatmeal in your Electric Pressure Cooker any day of the week.

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I’ll be the first to admit that Breakfast in the morning is not always easy. But using the Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker for oatmeal saves the day most mornings. I can make all kinds of breakfast without standing in front of a stove stirring, tossing, and flipping anything. 

Keep reading for a super top secret way to get the pot to come to pressure quickly in this recipe.

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White Cheddar Pressure Cooker Pasta

This White Cheddar Pressure Cooker Pasta is creamy, delicious, and so easy to make in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Now you can have this elegant take on macaroni and cheese can be made in less than 20 minutes in one pot.

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I’ve always been a huge macaroni and cheese lover. Baked macaroni, stove top macaroni, slow cooker macaroni...you name it, I’ll eat it. I raved and raved all about my favorite Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. And although I love this baked macaroni and cheese, I also love a good creamy stovetop pasta shell recipe.

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Healthier Recipe for Cheesecake Factory's Avocado Egg Rolls (Air Fryer Method)

If you love avocado egg rolls, then you will love this healthier recipe for Cheesecake Factory's Avocado Egg Rolls. Now you can enjoy your favorite appetizer at home without all the added fat.

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air fried egg roll being dipped in sauce

I’m a sucker for stuffing things in an egg roll and calling it an appetizer. So when I found out that Cheesecake Factory had an appetizer where they stuffed an avocado in an egg roll with a dipping sauce, I was on board.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice (NY Street Cart)

Enjoy the flavors of the popular New York street cart chicken (Halal Guys Copycat) right in your pressure cooker with this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Dish. This quick and easy delicious dinner can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

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I love New York City, especially the food. In law school, I took a trip to New York for a conference. Ask me if I remember what the actual conference was about...I don't. What I do remember is traveling with some wonderful law school colleagues, seeing Swizz Beatz on the street and asking for a pic (he was so cool about it too), partying at the 40/40 club, and standing in a long line at 3am waiting for some chicken that was sold in a cart. Yes, you read that right, I like to eat chicken at 3am. That literally was the best street food I had in my life and I knew for sure it was something that I had to recreate in my own kitchen.

MAKE NY STREET CHICKEN IN YOUR INSTANT POT

I found that my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker was the perfect vessel to recreate this dish. I’m always making one-pot meals in my Instant Pot, like my ever so popular Pressure Cooker Shrimp Paella. In fact, I use my pressure cooker so often I’ve made a whole recipe category just for you all in the recipe section of the site. 

completed instant pot chicken and rice in the pot

I adapted this street chicken and rice recipe from the Serious Eats website and perfected it for my Instant Pot. The recipe as written on their site is pretty delicious but I truly didn’t feel like marinating the meat when it came to this dish. Making this dish in the pressure cooker is perfect for a weeknight meal. 

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND RICE IN THE INSTANT POT 

  • Create your white sauce

First, you'll want to make the famous white sauce for this chicken and rice dish. This sauce has a tangy yet slightly sweet taste that pairs well with the rice and chicken. Prepare this first and set it aside.

  • Brown your chicken for flavor

Then it's time for the pot. You’ll want to brown your chicken in the pot to build flavor, especially since we are skipping the traditional step of marinating the chicken. I like to set my sautè function on high to get a good caramelization. Just make sure you don’t overcrowd the pot when browning as you won’t get a nice sear. Cook your chicken thighs in batches for the best results.

  • Deglaze your pot

Next, you will have nice brown bits (they may even look a little burnt). This is fine, don’t freak out, it’s flavor! Take a bit of chicken broth and deglaze the bottom by pouring the broth into the bottom of the pot. Take a wooden spoon and scrape the bottom bits up. Make sure it’s a wooden spoon as you don’t want to scrape the bottom of your pot with metal utensils.

  • Add your onions and garlic

Next, add your onions and garlic and sauté them until the onions have softened. Make sure onions are softened a bit before adding the garlic. You don't want the garlic to burn or it will give your dish a horrid taste.

  • Add your rice...but rinse it first

Then add your rinsed rice. Rinsing your rice will allow the rice to remain fluffy and not stick to the bottom. Rinsing your rice is key for any rice dish in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.   

  • Add the rest of your ingredients

Add your remaining seasonings, broth, and your chicken back to the pot. Push chicken into the broth to ensure it gets fully cooked.

Set the pressure cooker for 10 minutes. Once time is up, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes, dinner is served.

instant pot chicken and rice on a plate

Do you really have to brown the chicken in the Instant Pot first...that is the question?

Yes, yes, and yes. I get it, you may not want to but the purpose is to build flavor since you aren't marinating the meat.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do...and don't forget the sauce.

I've included step by step photos below for those who prefer those over video. Enjoy 🙂

For more photos of the operation of the Instant Pot, check out my Pressure Cooker Shrimp Paella recipe.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice (NY Street Cart Style)

Enjoy the flavors of the popular New York street cart chicken (Halal Guys Copycat) right in your pressure cooker with this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Dish. This quick and easy delicious dinner can be ready in less than 30 minutes. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: instant pot
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 575kcal
Author: Tanya

Ingredients

White Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Instructions:
  • Make the white sauce by whisking all white sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine chicken, lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, and ground coriander.
  • Set the Instant Pot to saute function. Once Instant Pot says “Hot,” add 2 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Add 2 or 3 chicken pieces to the pot and allow to cook until browned on each side, about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
  • Add about ¼ cup chicken broth to the pot and use a wooden spoon to deglaze pot by stirring up brown bits. Then add onions and garlic and cook until onions have softened. Next, add turmeric powder, cumin, and rice and stir to coat rice. Add remaining chicken broth and place chicken thighs on top of rice, ensuring they are covered by the broth.
  • Turn the Instant Pot off by pressing “Cancel.” Press “Pressure cook (make sure it’s set to high pressure), set timer to 10 minutes. Place cover on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to sealing.
  • Once the timer is up, allow Instant Pot to natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release. Open the cover and add the desired amount of salt and pepper.
  • Top chicken and rice with white sauce. Serve alongside with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Enjoy 🙂

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Notes on Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

  • This recipe was prepared in a 6qt Instant Pot. Please adjust accordingly for 3qt and 8qt models. 

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 410mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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  • onion and garlic in pot
  • rice and wodden spoon in instant pot
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Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World

This by far is the best banana bread recipe in the world. No lie, it truly is.

The best banana bread recipe in the world bread on a grate.

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Let me explain. For years, I had been on the search for the best banana bread recipe in the world. I'd search the internet, find a recipe, try it out, and leave with the feeling of "meh." Some were too crumbly. Others were too moist (Is that a thing?). A few had an off taste. While others had too many other ingredients other than banana. So for a while, I gave up my search for the perfect banana bread recipe and just settled on buying banana bread from Starbucks, which has some pretty good banana bread.

best banana bread recipe in the world sliced

Fact is, banana bread is just one of those recipes that should get made often, especially if you buy a bunch of bananas. In our house, we never eat all the bananas on the bunch when I buy them. On grocery day, I'll eat one, my daughter will eat one, and the rest in the bunch will sit lonely on the kitchen counter, turning brown, and sometimes even black. Oh the shame.

So one day, I decided enough is enough and I will tackle the search again for the best banana bread recipe in the world...and I found it.

I came across this recipe in Simply Recipes and decided to give it a go. It had almost 1,000 positive reviews. So although I love the recipe, I threw in a few changes.

Why this is the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World

Not just because I say it is, but it is in fact delicious and it gets requested a ton by my family and extended family. There is enough banana taste yet the perfect amount of sweetness to this recipe.

It also has the perfect amount of moistness. Banana bread shouldn't be too moist to the point of gummyness but it also shouldn't be dry. There is a perfect balance and this recipe provides just that.

best banana bread recipe in the world sliced from above

It does create one single 4x8 inch loaf pan that is perfect for eating immediatley or giving away to a loved one. Baking banana bread in a 4x8 loaf pan is a must in my opinion. It leads to the perfect portion size. Also, banana bread already takes near an hour to bake...Baking in a larger loaf pan would just take longer and won't result in the perfect result.

In addition to having an amazing taste, it's also super easy to make. I make everything in one bowl! No seperation on ingredients necessary in this banana bread recipe.

How to Make the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the WORLD

It's simple. First you melt the butter in a large microwavable bowl. Add your other ingredients, and bake in a preheated 350F degree oven for about 1 hour.

Here's to this delicious easy banana bread recipe. Hope you Enjoy 🙂

Looking for another way to use those leftover bananas? Try these Banana Fritters or these Banana Pancakes.

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The Best Banana Bread recipe in the World

This is the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World. No seriously, it is.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread
Servings: 6
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Tanya

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 ripe bananas peeled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Place butter in a large microwavable dish and place in microwave to melt. Use 30 second increments until butter is fully melted.
  • Add in ripe bananas and mash with a fork, ensure that butter coats the bananas.
  • Add baking soda, salt, brown sugar, sour cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and large egg to bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in the flour.
  • Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven on center rack for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick entered in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow bread to cool in pan for about 5 minutes. Then place on cooling rack to allow to cool completely. Enjoy 🙂

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Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

Adapted from Simply Recipes.

Step by Step Photos of The Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World

  • melted butter in glass bowl
  • mashed banana in bowl with fork
  • baking soda in teaspoon over bowl
  • brown sugar in cup over bowl
  • sour cream in cup over bowl
  • egg in batter with wooden spoon
  • flour in cup over batter
  • batter in glass bowl
  • batter in baking pan
  • finished banana bread on cooling rack

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Crispy Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings

This Crispy Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings recipe is delicious, sweet, sticky, and a little bit spicy. The Air Fryer provides the perfect crunch to these wings without all the added fat from frying.

air fried chicken wings with green onions

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So here’s a fun fact about me...I am not the biggest fan of traditional fried chicken. Only a few close friends know this fact because I live in the South and in the South, everyone loves fried chicken. However, fried chicken should be doused in a delicious sauce after it’s fried to perfection. This must be why I love Korean fried chicken so much.

*Update: My thoughts changed on traditional fried chicken after I made it in the air fryer. Air Fryer Fried Chicken is the truth!

What is Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken is fried chicken that has a super crunchy exterior, yet juicy interior. Therefore, the chicken is usually double fried in oil and then covered in a delicious spicy, sweet and sour type sauce. Any part of the chicken can be used to make Korean Fried Chicken.

Korean fried chicken is popular for the spicy sauce that it is covered in. The main ingredient to this sauce is a spicy Korean paste known as gochujang. The good thing about this paste is there are different heat levels. I used the mild for this recipe so I could enjoy the flavors more but the paste can be extremely spicy if you are not careful.

Why make these chicken wings in an Air Fryer?

Most Korean fried chicken is double fried in oil. Part of me wanted to find a healthier alternative but another part of me didn't want to do all that work. Blame it on the baby, work, life...but if I can simplify a delicious recipe then that's what I'm going to do.

Coating these chicken wings in cornstarch and frying them for 30 minutes in the air fryer was easy, fast, and healthy.

air fried chicken wings with green onion

How to Make Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings?

Creating Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings is easy. You don't even need to preheat the air fryer. Just set the temperature to 390 degrees, season the chicken wings, cover them in a corn starch, and cook in air fryer for 30-35 minutes.

Make sure when coating the chicken wings with cornstarch, that you shake off the cornstarch from each piece really well. You want the chicken wings to be completely covered but you don’t want too much excess corn starch. Pick up each chicken piece with a pair of tongs, tap it against the side of your bowl before placing it in the air fryer basket.

As with any air fryer recipe, make sure the bottom of your air fryer basket is properly seasoned with oil so your chicken does not stick.

Never use aresole can sprays in your air fryer. Invest in a good quality spray oil bottle. I use this brand.

close up of an air fried chicken wing

As always, enjoy.

If you like this recipe, check out my general Air Fryer Chicken Wings from Fresh or Frozen post or my Honey Mustard Chicken Wings recipe.

Notes on Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings

  • The sauce provided in this recipe is enough to lightly coat 2 lbs of chicken wings. If you desire more sauce, feel free to double the sauce ingredients.  
  • I’d suggest serving Korean Air Fried Chicken with a nice quick pickled carrot.
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Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings

These Korean Chicken Wings are made in an air fryer with no oil. Just as tasty as the deep fried version but much healthier. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 451kcal
Author: Tanya

Ingredients

Korean Air Fried Chicken Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoon gochujang Korean chilli paste
  • 3 Tablespoon honey
  • 2 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Rinse and dry chicken wings with a paper towel. Place in a large bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Cover chicken with corn starch and use kitchen tongs to stir, ensuring all chicken pieces are coated. Tap each piece of chicken on the side of the bowl (to remove excess starch) and place it in the air fryer basket.
  • Close the basket and cook chicken wings at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, turning and rotating chicken about every 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.

Korean Air Fried Chicken Sauce

  • Add the sauce ingredients into a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk until combined. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Once chicken is done cooking, add sauce to the wings and toss to cover all wings. Enjoy 🙂

Notes

*Oil may be used to spray and coat the chicken pieces if cornstarch still appears on chicken after frying. It can be done without oil as the chicken will produce it's own oil once cooking.

Suggested Tools for Korean Air Fried Chicken

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Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 241mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Step by Step Photos of Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings

  • chicken wings covered in cornstarch
  • tongs picking up chicken shaking off excess cornstarch
  • chicken wings in air fryer basket
  • sauce cooking in saucepan
  • cooked chicken wings in air fryer basket
  • chicken wings covered in sauce

Pin Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings for Later

Looking for more Air Fryer recipes? Try my Perfect Air Fryer Steak or Healthier General Tso's Chicken in the Air Fryer.

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