Truly Crispy. Korean Chicken Wings

My baked Korean chicken wings are so easy to make and yield truly crispy and juicy wings every time. The gochujang marinade takes it to another level! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 242kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings separated into two pieces
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the chicken wings. Add the garlic, gochujang, brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochugaru, rice vinegar, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until all the wings are coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 12 hours, to marinate.
Preheat the oven to 220C/450F.
Spread the chicken wings on a baking sheet, reserving the rest of the marinade for later. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes.
Remove the chicken wings from the oven and baste them with the remaining marinade. Turn on the broil function of the oven, and place the baking sheet on the top position in the oven, and bake for another 5 minutes minutes, until the wings get charred.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: The leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.

TO FREEZE: They also freeze well for up to 6 months. Let leftovers thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

TO REHEAT: Reheat the wings on a baking sheet at 350F/175C for 6-8 minutes or until crispy.

Make them in the air fryer: Similar to my air fryer chicken wings! Place the marinated wings in a greased air fryer basket. Air fry at 375F/190C for 9 minutes, stopping to flip them halfway through.

For ultra crispy wings: I always toss my chicken wings in 1 tablespoon of baking powder before seasoning them since it helps them become even crispier. You could also use cornstarch.

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