Flavorful Korean Gochujang Honey Wings
These Korean gochujang honey wings offer a perfect mix of sweet honey, spicy Korean chili paste, and a toasty crunch from sesame seeds and scallions. Quick and easy to prepare, they are a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer with bold, complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or swap honey for maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss wings with a pinch of black pepper and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack or directly on the foil-lined baking sheet if no rack is available.
- Roast wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping once halfway through (around 20 minutes), until skin is golden brown and crisp.
- While wings bake, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Warm slightly to blend flavors.
- Toss the baked wings in the sauce using tongs to coat thoroughly. Return wings to the baking sheet (without rack) and bake for an additional 5 minutes at 425°F to set the glaze.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Garnish wings with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve hot.
Notes
Pat wings dry before roasting for crispiness. Use a wire rack if possible to allow even heat circulation. Adjust sauce sweetness by adding more honey or water if too spicy. Coat wings while warm for better glaze adherence. Toast sesame seeds fresh for best flavor. For extra crispiness, broil wings for last 2 minutes but watch closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 25
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