These Korean Gochujang chicken wings are oven-baked and coated in a spicy, addictive gochujang sauce.
These Korean Gochujang chicken wings are baked in the oven and covered in a spicy sauce that’s really tasty and hard to stop eating. They are super easy and quick to make. You can start them in advance and bake them later, and you can serve them with your favorite sides like Purple Cabbage Slaw and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes.
Ingredients: 11 + salt and pepper
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Recipe ingredients
Gochujang paste (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) is a Korean fermented condiment made from chili powder, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt. It comes in various heat levels, so be sure to choose the right one for your taste. I also use it to make Marinated Pork Belly.
Chicken wings: Split wings. If they are not split, you can divide them yourself at the joint.
Other sauce ingredients: Ginger, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
See the recipe card for the full recipe and ingredient quantities.
How to make Gochujang chicken wings?
Step #1: Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, then add the wings and toss to coat.
Step 2: Place the coated wings on a baking sheet and bake them, flipping halfway through.
Step #3: Reduce the marinade in a small saucepan.
Step #4: Brush the baked wings with the reduced sauce.
Make in advance
The Gochujang wings don't necessarily need to be marinated, but if you want to make them in advance, toss them with the sauce, cover the bowl, and refrigerate them for up to 12 hours.
Store and reheat
Store leftover wings for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months and defrost them in the refrigerator.
Reheat: Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10–15 minutes, or until heated through. Cover loosely with foil if you want to prevent them from drying out.
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📖 Recipe
Gochujang Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings divided into wingettes and drumettes
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 1 heaped tablespoon gochujang paste see note
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Chinese vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for serving
- 1-2 green onions thinly sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Preparations: Preheat the oven to 460°F (240°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If necessary, divide the chicken wings into wingettes and drumettes (see the blog post above for detailed instructions).2 lbs chicken wings
- Gochujang sauce: In a large bowl, mix the grated garlic, grated ginger, gochujang paste, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.4 large garlic cloves + 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger + 1 heaped tablespoon gochujang paste + 2 tablespoons honey + 1 tablespoon Chinese vinegar + 2 tablespoons soy sauce + 1 tablespoon oyster sauce + 1 tablespoon sesame oil + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Coat chicken: Add the prepared chicken wings to the bowl and toss well to coat. Arrange the wings on the lined baking sheet in a single layer. Reserve the marinade left in the bowl.
- Bake the Gochujang wings in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the wings with tongs and bake for another 10 minutes, or until fully cooked. To check, tear one wing open - there should be no pink remaining, and the meat should be completely white.
- Make Gochujang glaze: While the wings are baking, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. It won’t be much, but it’s packed with flavor. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Serve the wings: Once the wings are cooked, brush them with the reduced sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve immediately.1 teaspoon sesame seeds + 1-2 green onions
Adina says
You have to try these spicy wings! Gochujang is so great when slattered on them!