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Kalbi Chicken Legs

Savory Kalbi Chicken Legs: Easy Air Fryer Delight for Dinner

Discover the rich flavors of Kalbi Chicken Legs, a quick and easy air fryer recipe perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 legs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Can replace with rice vinegar or rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Best when fresh
  • 3 cloves Garlic Adjust according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar White vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 medium Apple Any sweet apple variety works
  • 2 tablespoons Sweetener Options include honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance
For the Chicken
  • 4 legs Chicken Legs (Quarters, Thighs, Drumsticks) Any cut works well
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chives can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional garnish for texture

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Blender
  • Zip-top bag

Method
 

Marinade and Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine soy sauce, mirin, fresh ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, apple, sweetener, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cut slits in the chicken legs and place in a zip-top bag. Pour marinade over them, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, arrange in the air fryer basket, and air fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with jasmine rice or kimchi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1legCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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