Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings Recipe (Oven + Air Fryer)
Make these super addictive Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings for game day or as a party appetizer. It is a delicious combination of sweet, spicy, and umami flavors and will make you want more and more once you try it. Make this recipe in an oven or an air fryer.
Wash the wings with water and pat them dry using paper towels. This step is essential to make crispy wings.
Arrange the wings on a baking tray in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Keep the baking tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Note - Line the tray with parchment paper to prevent the wings from sticking to the tray. If you haven't used the paper, use a fish spatula or a sharp spatula to remove the stuck wings from the tray.
In An Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
Wash the wings with water and pat them dry using a kitchen tissue.
Arrange the wings on the air fryer’s basket in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking until they are crispy and golden brown.
Make The Sauce
Once the wings are almost cooked, start making the sauce.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add ginger and garlic and saute for 40-45 seconds.
Add gochujang paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Coat The Wings With The Sauce
Remove the wings from the oven or air fryer and add them to the pan. Toss well to coat them with the sauce.
Increase the heat to high.
Cook until the sauce thickens and the wings are slightly charred (1-2 minutes). Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Gochujang comes in five levels of spiciness – mild hot, slightly hot, medium hot, very hot, and extremely hot. You can select one of them, depending on how spicy you want the sauce to be.