Korean Style Baked Chicken Wings

Name: Korean Style Baked Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 large egg whites; Chopped cilantro leaves, for serving (optional); Sesame seeds, for serving (optional); Chopped green onions, for serving (optional); ⅓ cup brown sugar; ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 1 tablespoon Gochujang or Sambal Oelek; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons minced garlic

These baked chicken wings with gochujang are baked, not fried! Juicy and flavorful, you should probably go ahead and invest in some wet naps now.

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Korean Style Baked chicken wings sprinkled with cilantro, green onions and sesame seeds on a serving platter

Photography by Gayle McLeod

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These Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings Are The Best Kind of Messy

When we set out to create an easy, homemade baked chicken wing recipe we agreed we wanted it both sweet and spicy, and we wanted to keep the recipe simple to make in a cinch. The result? This gochujang baked Korean chicken wings recipe that you’ll be making again and again.

Why Are Korean Chicken Wings So Good? That’s The Jang.

What is gochujang? Gochujang is a thick, sticky red chili paste that is a staple of Korean cuisine and is absolutely delicious. Complex and versatile, it’s made from red chile pepper flakes, sticky rice, fermented soybeans, and salt. The flavor that it brings to this baked chicken wings recipe is unparalleled—it’s a superhero of a condiment, and we’re head over heels for it. However, if you don’t have gochujang you can use any chili paste you currently have on hand. The gojuchang is what makes the wings baked Korean chicken wings, but if you use a different chili paste, they’ll still be delicious. We’ve made these wings with Thai chili paste many times because it’s what we happened to have on-hand, with great results.

Raw chicken wings next to brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, green onions and sesame seeds

What You’ll Need To Make Chicken Wings At Home:

Inspired by all of our favorite southeast Asian flavors, these succulent baked chicken wings get all of their finger-licking flavor from this super-delicious sauce. Here’s what you’ll need to make this Korean-inspired wing sauce:

Garlic
Brown sugar
Soy sauce
Gochujang (or sambal oelek)
Sesame oil
Rice vinegar
Fish sauce

egg whites being whisked in a bowl until frothy

chicken wings that have been patted dry and seasoned with salt being tossed in whisked egg whites

chicken wings that have been coated in egg whites on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet

brown sugar, soy sauce, Gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and garlic in a sauce sauce pan

What Is The Secret To Crispy Chicken Wings?

We wanted this recipe to be for baked Korean chicken wings, as opposed to grilled or deep fried. Why? Because our baking method is simple, quick and something that even the most novice cook can accomplish, whereas deep-frying can be messy and a little intimidating. Keep reading for all the tips and tricks for how to make crispy baked chicken wings at home!

baked chicken wings on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet

How To Make Crispy Chicken Wings

With wings, it’s all about that crispy skin! Our preferred way to get a crispy crust on those baked wings? EGG WHITES! That’s right, we used egg whites, along with salt, to coat the chicken wings for extra crispy skin! We actually tested various methods of skin-crispness achievement and the egg white method came out as the winner, every time.

baked chicken wings being tossed in a bowl with homemade kroean style sauce

What To Serve With Baked Korean Chicken Wings

These baked wings make a great partner for our Asian Slaw With Sriracha Dressing or Classic Coleslaw. It’s always a good idea to have a bowl of fluffy White Rice to catch any runaway sauce. Steamed broccoli or a Shaved Snap Pea Salad would be a nice way to add some green to the meal. Add a Moscow Mule or a nice cold beer to cut through the saucy goodness.

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An Easy Chicken Wing Recipe To Indulge In At Home

So here it is, the perfect easy baked chicken wings recipe. There’s no need to deep fry and no excuse not to make them for dinner tonight or as a flavorful addition to your next party! If you make this dish, we’d love to hear about it! Be sure to snap a photo, add it to your Instagram feed or stories and tag @themodernproper and #themodernproper if you do.