Air-Fried Korean Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Instructions

• 1Insert the oven rack into position 2 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 300°F, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 
• 2In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and oil and rub together. Spread evenly over the base of the roasting pan.  
• 3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 10 minutes. When the oven signals, stir the crumbs. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 
• 4To make the Korean barbecue sauce, place all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until required.
• 5To make the slaw, place the mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar, chili powder and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cabbage and onion and toss to combine. Set aside until required. 
• 6The crumbs should be golden brown. If not, press A Bit More. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish.
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 7Move the oven rack to position 3 Down. Place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the burger buns cut side up in the air fry basket. Insert the basket into position 1. Set the oven to Broil, High, for 2 minutes and press Start to toast the buns.
• 8The buns should be lightly toasted. If not, press A Bit More. Remove the buns from the oven and set aside. 
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 9Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 410°F, for 17 minutes and press Start. 
• 10Place the egg, gochujang, flour, garlic powder and salt in a shallow dish and whisk to combine.
• 11Place the chicken inside a resealable bag and lightly pound with a mallet to an even thickness. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drain. Coat in the crumbs, patting to adhere and shaking off any excess. Place in a single layer in the air fry basket. 
• 12Once preheated, place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 17 minutes. When the oven signals halfway through cooking, check the chicken and rotate the basket, if necessary.
• 13The chicken is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads a minimum of 165°F. If not, press A Bit More. 
  Tip: The size of the chicken can alter the cooking time. For best results, test for doneness about 5 minutes before the end of the cook.
• 14Place a piece of chicken on the base of each burger bun, spoon over the Korean barbecue sauce, and pile on the crunchy slaw. Cap with the bun tops and serve—perfect for a bold, flavor-packed bite.