Spicy Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings Recipe

Enjoy crispy, flavorful Spicy Korean Chicken Wings baked or air-fried to perfection. Coated in a sticky gochujang and honey glaze, these wings are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Ready in under an hour!

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• Chicken Wings:

  • 1 kg chicken wings, split and tips removed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

• Glaze:

  • 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

• Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Wings:

   • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
   • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
   • In a large bowl, toss the wings with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

2. Bake or Air-Fry the Wings:

   • Oven: Arrange the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
   • Air Fryer: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden brown.

3. Make the Glaze:

   • In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the glaze is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

4. Coat the Wings:

   • Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl.
   • Pour the glaze over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish the wings with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40-45 minutes (oven) or 25-30 minutes (air fryer)
• Total Time: 55-60 minutes

Enjoy your Spicy Korean Chicken Wings!