Description
These Spicy Korean Chicken Wings feature crispy oven-baked wings tossed in a flavorful gochujang-based sauce. The wings are perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, then coated with a sweet, spicy, and tangy glaze made from Korean chili paste, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this dish is a vibrant and addictive appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Gochujang Sauce
- ½ cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top to allow air circulation around the wings for even crisping.
- Prepare the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness. Toss them in a large bowl with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Bake the wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure both sides become golden and crispy.
- Make the sauce: While wings are baking, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Toss wings with sauce: Once wings are baked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm gochujang sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly with the flavorful glaze.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the sauced wings. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry before baking is key to achieving a crispy texture.
- You can adjust the amount of gochujang sauce based on your spice preference.
- Using a wire rack helps the heat circulate around the wings for even cooking and crispiness.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the honey quantity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Spicy Korean Chicken Wings, Gochujang Wings, Korean Chicken appetizer, Baked Chicken Wings, Spicy Wings Recipe
