Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Kalbi Chicken Legs prepared effortlessly in your air fryer. This recipe combines juicy chicken quarters with a rich, savory marinade inspired by traditional Korean barbecue, offering a sweet and tangy taste that everyone will love. Perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, these chicken legs are ready in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. Serve them alongside steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Chicken quarters
- ½ apple
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 inches ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sweetener (sugar)
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sweetener. Grate ginger and mince garlic; add to the bowl along with chopped apple, green onion, and pepper.
- Coat chicken quarters in the marinade, cover, and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken quarter
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg