Spicy, crispy, full of umami and insanely addictive Korean baked gochujang chicken wings. You'll never go back to having wings any other way!
Is it weird to talk about chicken wings when you are all alone at home? But these Korean baked gochujang chicken wings were purely recipe testing. And more testing till I couldn't eat any more chicken wings all by myself. So I called some friends over for beer and more chicken wings.
And I can't tell you how good these were! So good that I don't know if I can ever have chicken wings without adding some gochujang to it.
For all those who are a little stumped Gochujang is a spicy, fermented paste made from red chili, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt. And it is awesome and I've been adding it to everything including these Korean inspired baked chicken wings.
I first had Korean food a few weeks ago when Denver came back from a friends place raving about some Korean food that they had ordered in. The next chance we had, we ordered some too and oh maaaaan! I can't believe I've never had Korean food in my life. It's spicy, full of umami and so satisfying.
If you have some Gochujang, these wings are a cinch to make and don't need a lot of ingredients. But then you are going to tell me that Gochujang is the most difficult one to get. Well here in Bangalore it's available at a Korean restaurant called Arirang at Kamanahalli. Basically, if you are trying to procure it in India, try out any Korean restaurant in your city and I'm sure they'd be willing to give you some.
If you absolutely can't get hold of any Gochujang (or angry sauce as some like to call it), just substitute with some Sriracha but it's not the same. Because that spicy, fermented paste is just something else.
These wings are gonna be on the next party menu and the next one after that and the next one. Because these crispy, crunchy, absolutely addictive Korean chicken wings deserve some sticky hands and beer!
I'd absolutely love to know if you experimented with this brand new flavor and what you thought about it. Leave me a comment or tag your pictures @my_foodstory on Instagram!
More Chicken Appetizers:
- Baked Sticky Chicken Wings
- Chicken Lollipop
- Grilled Sambal Chicken Skewers
- Crunchy Korean Popcorn Chicken
- Easy Chinese Chilli Chicken Dry
Watch Korean Baked Gochujang Chicken Wings Recipe Video
Korean Baked Gochujang Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram Chicken Wings
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste (Or substitute with Sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon Red Chili Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- Oil for brushing
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Mix together all in the ingredients except oil in a bowl or tupperware box so that the mixture coats the wings evenly.
- Marinade for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, or for best results, overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 200 C/400 F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place the wings equidistant from each other on the sheet. Brush with oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes on each side, brushing with remaining marinade and oil before turning them. In the last five minutes crank up the heat and let the wings broil so that they are nice and charred. Top with some sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Always use fresh wings. If you’re going to use frozen wings, let them thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Pat them dry really well, this will remove the excess water.
- Knowing when the chicken is cooked: The internal temperature of cooked chicken should read 165F/73C. The most handy way to tell would be using a meat thermometer. If you do not own one, you can cut and check the juices. If the meat is white in colour and the juices run clear that means the chicken is cooked. The meat or the juices should not have a red/pinkish hue.
- The "fire" flavour comes from the Gochujang which is a staple Korean condiment. It is a fermented savoury chilli paste. It can be substituted with Sriracha or Thai red chilli paste.
- Serve along with some dipping sauce like a cheese dip, ranch dressing or a fry sauce!
Kay says
Delicious delicious delicious! I've tried other recipes in the past, but the gochujang would always be too overpowering, even after reducing it. This is amazing as is, and had us licking the bones! Yum!
Richa Gupta says
Finger lickin' good, eh? Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Kay!
donna drimer says
I add a bit more honey, third or fourth time making it!
Richa says
So glad you enjoyed this Donna!
a says
I parboiled my wings 1st then marinated then baked Awesome!
Richa says
Awesome! Thanks for trying out this recipe and leaving a comment A. Soooo glad you liked it!
Megan says
This is similar to my gochujang grilled wing recipe but i also add a tablespoon of sesame oil to the sauce mix.
Richa says
That sounds like a great addition. Thanks for sharing Megan!
Dorothy says
Really delicious. Couple of minor changes/adds...I put the wings on a rack over a foil lined sheet, figuring they may get a little crispier and to let the fat drip. Worked well. Brush with lots of the sauce! I also took the remaining sauce and cooked it for about 4-5 mins in the microwave on high to have as a sauce after they cooked. It was really good! The sauce is spicier than I expected..I love spice so was great but be aware..go light or omit red pepper flakes of spice averse. Great flavor..may try them on the grill. Served with a Thai quinoa veggie peanut salad..great combo!
Boomdog02 says
you can get Gochujang on Amazon....
Nandini V S says
Hi Richa,
Thanks for collaborating with Purple Velvet Project on the Ultimate Guide to Dining & Entertaining Guide. It was a pleasure featuring this appetizer recipe.
The link to the guide is here: http://purplevelvetproject.com/ultimate-guide-2016/
Cheers
Anindya Sundar Basu says
This looks yummy and delicious . Wow so tempting . Thanks for a recipe on a new ingredient
Richa Gupta says
Thank you Terry, I hope you like them!
Terry Brandau says
These look delicious; I have pinned them and plan on trying them soon! The sesame seeds sprinkled on top will be something I haven't tried before!