Gochujang Spicy Korean Chicken Wings Recipe

Updated at: 17/05/2025

Get ready for a flavor explosion! These Gochujang Chicken Wings are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, guaranteed to become your new favorite game-day snack or weeknight dinner. Forget bland chicken wings – this recipe uses the rich, fermented goodness of gochujang paste to create a sticky, irresistible glaze that will have you licking your fingers clean. The vibrant red hue and aromatic spices are just a glimpse of the deliciousness to come. Crispy, succulent chicken wings coated in a deeply flavorful sauce—what more could you ask for?

This recipe is surprisingly easy to follow, even for beginner cooks. We’ll guide you through each step, from prepping the wings to achieving that perfect, glossy gochujang coating. Ready to embark on this culinary adventure? Let's dive into the detailed, step-by-step instructions below!

Tools Needed

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven tray

Ingredients

  • Chicken wings: 1 kg
  • Salt: a good pinch
  • Pepper (black or white): a bit
  • Corn flour: 4 tablespoons (approx.)
  • Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 2 heaping tablespoons
  • Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tablespoon
  • Honey: null
  • Dark soy sauce: null
  • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
  • Cooking oil: null
  • Spring onion: null

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Prepare and Bake the Chicken Wings

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (fan assisted) or 220°C (non-fan assisted).
  • Season chicken wings with salt, pepper, and corn flour. Toss well to coat.
  • Place wings on an oven tray and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Lightly brush wings with oil halfway through baking to crisp them.
Prepare and Bake the Chicken Wings

Step 2. Make the Gochujang Sauce

  • Heat oil in a saucepan, add ginger-garlic paste, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add gochujang, honey, dark soy sauce, and lime juice to the saucepan. Stir well.
  • Gently warm the sauce with a tiny bit of water to thin it slightly.
Make the sauce: Heat oil in a saucepan, add ginger-garlic paste, and cook for 30 seconds.Add gochujang, honey, dark soy sauce, and lime juice to the saucepan. Stir well.Gently warm the sauce with a tiny bit of water to thin it slightly.
Make the Gochujang Sauce

Step 3. Combine and Serve

  • Once wings are cooked and golden brown, transfer them to a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with spring onions.
Once wings are cooked and golden brown, transfer them to a mixing bowl.Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat thoroughly.Serve immediately, garnished with spring onions.
Combine and Serve

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Tips

  • You can use either black or white pepper.
  • Brown sugar can be substituted for honey.
  • Lemon juice or vinegar can be used instead of lime juice.
  • Gochujang is a versatile ingredient that can also be used in marinades, sauces, and dressings.

Nutrition

  • N/A

FAQs

1. Can I make these chicken wings ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the wings up to the marinating step a day in advance. Bake them just before serving for the best crispy texture.

2. What can I substitute for gochujang paste if I don't have any?

While gochujang provides the unique flavor, you can try a combination of Korean chili paste (gochugaru), brown sugar, soy sauce, and a touch of rice vinegar as a substitute. The flavor will be different, but still delicious.


These Gochujang Spicy Korean Chicken Wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a fantastic balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. From game day gatherings to casual weeknight dinners, this recipe is incredibly versatile and sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the delicious results of your culinary adventure!