Vegan Air Fried Korean “Fried Chicken”

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Recipe Intro From cooklikeimbook

Make vegan “fried chicken” in an air fryer! Many people neglect fats during a deficit or for general health because they are high in calories. Fats are an essential part of our daily intake for hormone balance, satiety, and body regulation. Include good fats from Chosen Foods products since they are made from 100% pure avocado oil!

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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 3 servings

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ingredients

For the Vegan "Fried Chicken"

  • 16 ounces (1 pound) prepared seitan chunks
  • 100 grams (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) Korean fry mix (gluten-free recipe below)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray, as needed

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For the Wet Batter

  • 20 grams (2 tablespoons) cornstarch
  • 30 grams (3 tablespoons) Korean fry mix
  • 70 ml (4¾ tablespoons) water, adjusted as needed

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For the Gochujang Aioli

  • 20 ml (1⅓ tablespoons) warm water
  • 30 grams (2 tablespoons) gochujamg
  • 60 grams (¼ cup) Chosen Foods 100% Original Vegan Mayo
  • 5 grams ( 1 teaspoon) garlic paste (or 4 minced garlic cloves)
  • Fresh chopped parsley, to taste

ingredients

For the Korean Gluten-Free Fry Mix Substitute

  • 30 grams (2 tablespoons) cornstarch
  • 70 grams (½ cup + 1 tablespoon) potato starch
  • 3 grams (½ teaspoon) cayenne pepper
  • 6 grams (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
  • 6 grams (1 teaspoon) onion powder
  • 13 grams (1 tablespoon) monk fruit sweetener

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat an air fryer to 390°. Combine ingredients for gluten-free Korean fry mix, if needed.

Make the Wet Batter:

  • Step 1

    Add the cornstarch, 30 grams of the Korean fry mix, and water to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth

Batter and Cook the Seitan:

  • Step 1

    Add dry Korean fry mix (or gluten-free Korean fry mix) to a separate bowl.

  • Step 2

    Coat the seitan chunks in the dry fry mix, knocking off the excess into the bowl. Submerge in the wet batter.

  • Step 3

    Place battered seitan in the air fryer and spray with Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Make the Gochujang Aioli:

  • Step 1

    Meanwhile, add warm water and gochujang paste to a small bowl and stir until smooth.

  • Step 2

    Add Chosen Foods 100% Original Vegan Mayo and garlic paste or minced garlic and stir until combined.

  • Step 3

    Sprinkle parsley on top and enjoy with the vegan Korean air fried “chicken”.