Korean Chicken Wings

Korean chicken wings are an excellent way to spice up any meal. These chicken wings are coated in a beautifully sweet and spicy sauce that will have everyone begging for more.

Chicken wings are those things that taste good no matter how you make them. I have several recipes that I am sure anyone can find one to suit their tastebuds from spicy chicken wings to BBQ chicken wings to chicken tikka wings.

These chicken wings are my first Korean recipe, and they went down an absolute treat. Whenever I make any chicken wings recipe, I always use a mix of chicken wings and drumettes.

Unlike some of my other recipes, such as my Turkish wings recipe, these wings do not need to be marinated. This makes these wings ideal for a rapid appetiser that can be prepared in about 30 minutes.

It is very important that you pat the chicken wings completely dry before frying for the crispiest wings. This will help to remove any excess moisture from the skin, allowing it to crisp up properly.

Another way that I like to make sure that my chicken wings are extremely crispy is to deep fry them twice.

To do this what you need to do is fry them for 5 minutes, allowing them to cool for a few minutes, and then frying them for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Although this recipe calls for deep frying, baked chicken wings are a healthier alternative. I have also tried this recipe in the oven and it works just as great.

To bake these wings in the oven, arrange the chicken wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, to allow air to circulate around the wings. This ensures that the chicken wings cook more evenly.

Then bake in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Toss the wings in the sauce while they are still hot. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so be sure to put the wings in it while they are still hot.

The Gochujang is the most crucial component of this sauce. Prior to making this recipe, I had never used gochujang before, but now that I’ve got it I absolutely love it.

Gochujang is a type of Korean chilli paste from Korea prepared from red chilli peppers, rice, and soybeans.

It has a thick, sticky texture and a rich, savoury flavour that is mild to moderately spicy. It is a common component in Korean cuisine and is used to season and spice foods.

Gochujang also doubles as a great marinade for basically everything or you can even use it as a dip.

It is available in most Asian grocery stores and is becoming more common in major supermarkets.

Top with sesame seeds and spring onions for more flavour and colour, then serve hot with a side of sticky rice and enjoy.

Check out these recipes

Here are some more recipes for you to enjoy! If you like them don’t forget to rate and leave a comment.

• Spicy Chicken Wings
• Baked Chicken Wings
• Turkish Chicken Wings
• Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
• Chicken Tenders

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Korean Chicken Wings

by Nabeela Kauser

These Korean chicken wings are a spicy take on the traditional chicken wings. Make this unique appetiser for the perfect finger food. To add flavour and crunch, garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Appetiser

Cuisine Korean

Servings 4

Calories 556 kcal

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Ingredients

For the Wings:

• ▢ 1 kg Chicken Wings
• ▢ 150 g Plain Flour
• ▢ 1 tsp Salt
• ▢ 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• ▢ 1 tsp Onion Powder
• ▢ 1 tsp Paprika
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• ▢ Vegetable Oil For frying

For The Sauce:

• ▢ 4 tbsp Gochujang Korean chili paste
• ▢ 2 tbsp Honey
• ▢ 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• ▢ 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• ▢ 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• ▢ 4 cloves Garlic Minced
• ▢ 1 tbsp Ginger Grated
• ▢ 2 tbsp Water
• ▢ 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds Garnish
• ▢ 2 Spring Onions Garnish

Instructions

• Start by combining the flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
• Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly, then add the chicken wings to the bowl and coat them evenly with the flour mixture.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan to 170°C.
• Add the chicken wings to the pan and fry for around 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• Once done, take the chicken wings out of the pan and place them on a paper towel to eliminate excess oil.
• In a separate saucepan, mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water.
• Cook the sauce over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
• Toss the fried chicken wings in the sauce until they are evenly coated, in a large mixing bowl.
• Serve the chicken wings on a platter and garnish them with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.

Notes

Notes:

• If you desire extra crispiness in the chicken wings, you can double-fry them by frying them for 5 minutes, letting them cool for a few minutes, and then frying them again for an additional 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• You can adjust the level of spiciness in the recipe by altering the amount of cayenne pepper and gochujang used.

 

Nutritional facts:

The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 31gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1244mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 8mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 76mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Chicken, Chicken Wings, Cooking, Finger Food, Food, Ramadan, Recipe

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