Flavorful Korean BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe Easy Spicy Gochujang Glaze
These Korean BBQ chicken wings feature a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze that delivers crispy, flavorful bites perfect for family gatherings, game days, or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds whole chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light or regular)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season generously with salt and black pepper, coating all sides. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and pourable.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack spaced out for air circulation. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy with clear juices.
- Remove wings from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the spicy gochujang glaze over wings and toss gently to coat thoroughly.
- Return glazed wings to the baking sheet in a single layer and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning, to caramelize the glaze.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Pat wings dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Bake at high heat for crispy skin. Broil after glazing to caramelize the sauce but watch closely to prevent burning. Toss wings gently in glaze to avoid breaking skin. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and verify gochujang brand. Drumsticks can be used but require longer baking time (45-50 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 wings per se
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
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