Korean Gochujang-Glazed Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
• 1 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450F. Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed sheet pan; the rack lets air circulate so the wings crisp on all sides without frying.
2. Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels, then toss them in a large bowl with the baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated; the baking powder helps the skin crisp in the oven.
3. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between pieces so they do not steam each other.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each wing and bake another 20 to 25 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp, and a thermometer inserted into a thick piece reads at least 165F.
5. While the wings bake, combine the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic in a small saucepan.
6. Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy; it should coat the back of a spoon.
7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sesame oil and butter until the butter fully melts and the glaze turns smooth.
8. Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large clean bowl and pour about three-quarters of the glaze over them, tossing well to coat every piece.
9. Pile the glazed wings onto a serving platter, drizzle with the remaining glaze, and scatter sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the top.
10. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.

Tips

Why You'll Love This

• Crispy without a deep fryer
• Sweet, spicy, sticky glaze
• Great for game day or casual dinners

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.