Best Kalbi Chicken Legs Recipe in Air Fryer
This Kalbi Chicken Legs recipe brings a Korean BBQ twist to your air fryer, with sweet-and-savory flavors from ginger, garlic, mirin and soy. Crispy outside, juicy inside – it’s a flavor bomb made easy!
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer for cooking chicken legs evenly
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 Chicken quarters nice and meaty
- 1 cup Kalbi marinade rich and flavorful base
- 0.5 Apple adds natural sweetness
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin adds fruity sweetness
- 2 inches Ginger peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic smashed or minced
- 2 stalks Green onion sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil for nutty flavor
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar adds tang
- 2 tablespoons Sugar or sweetener balances tang and salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper for heat kick
- Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Add Kalbi marinade, apple, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and rice vinegar into blender. Blend until smooth.
- Place chicken quarters in large bowl or zip bag. Pour marinade over and coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Remove chicken from marinade. Shake off excess to avoid burning.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in single layer. Work in batches if needed.
- Cook 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temp hits 165°F.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds if using.
Notes
Store leftovers in sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer or oven for best crispiness & flavor.