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Gochujang Chicken Wings Recipe

Gochujang Chicken Wings

Enjoy these sweet, spicy and sticky Korean-style chicken wings! Adjust the glaze to your desired level of heat.
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and wingettes separated
  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions
 

For Baked Gochujang Wings:

  • Cut wings into drumettes and wingettes and place in a large bowl. Make the marinade by whisking together the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar and pepper. Reserve half of the marinade for later.
  • Pour remaining marinade over wings and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with oil. Arrange wings on sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flip wings, then bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce into a glaze.
  • Brush wings all over with glaze and return to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize.
  • Transfer wings to serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

For Fried Gochujang Wings:

  • Cut wings into drumettes and wingettes and place in a large bowl. Make the marinade by whisking together the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar and pepper. Reserve half of the marinade for later.
  • Pour remaining marinade over wings and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup cornstarch and 1 cup flour. Dredge marinated wings in starch mixture until fully coated.
  • Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches oil and heat to 325°F. Fry wings for 5 minutes until browned. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  • Reheat oil to 375°F. Fry wings again for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Drain on new paper towels.
  • While wings fry, make glaze by simmering reserved marinade for 5 minutes. Toss hot fried wings in glaze until coated.
  • Transfer wings to serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For spicier wings, add more gochujang and garlic to the marinade
  • Let coated wings rest for 10-15 minutes before frying for maximum crunch
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes to intensify flavor
  • Pair wings with Korean beer or soju cocktails