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Air-Fried Korean Mayak Gyeran, Addicting Marinated Eggs

This simple yet delicious Mayak Gyeran is a perfect option for a light meal or a side dish! You will love these soft and smooth jammy eggs marinated in umami packed house sauce! Mix it with a bowl of hot rice and you will be so satisfied! No wonder they are called mayak, which means totally addicting!!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: banchan, light meal
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Author: Seasoned by Jin

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer with slide in tray

Ingredients

  • 10 large organic eggs
  • 1-2 whole Finger red pepper finely dice
  • 1-2 whole Serrano green pepper finely dice
  • 2 cloves garlic finely mince
  • 3 stalk scallions finely chop
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • cup water
  • 2-3 Tbsp Raw cane sugar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp Apple vinegar I used Ottogi brand
  • 2 Tbsp roasted sesame seeds whole

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer 270-275F for about 2 mins.
  • Air fry in two batches @270F for about 14min. Then submerge in ice water until cool to touch. Peel and set aside.
  • Finely dice all vegetables. Combine in a glass bowl and add remaining sauce seasoning. Stir well until sugar and honey gets dissolved.
  • Add eggs into the sauce. Scoop sauce on top of eggs. Close lid tight and store in fridge. Rotate after 1 hour. Can consume within 2-3 hours or for deeper flavor, store in fridge over night.
  • Serve egg and sauce on a bed of fresh rice. Drizzle sesame oil or butter on top. Mix and enjoy!
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Notes

*Adjust serrano pepper depending on your preference.
*Due to differences in air-fryers, you may have to adjust the egg cooking time. 
* Adjust sugar level to your liking. 
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