Sticky roasted wings with spicy-sweet glaze
Korean Gochujang Roast Chicken Wings
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Korean Gochujang Roast Chicken Wings
Sticky roasted wings with spicy-sweet glaze
Roasted wings tossed in a sticky gochujang glaze for a game-day tray that balances heat, sweetness, and savory depth.
15m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
55m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
Sarah Chen
(Updated )
Korean-style wings are a strong choice whenever you need a crowd-pleasing tray with more personality than standard buffalo. The glaze is bold but familiar enough that people still reach for seconds quickly.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and scallions for serving
OvenBake
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Sheet Pan
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Why a good sheet pan helps here
The pan is doing more work here than it looks like. A sturdy, evenly heating sheet pan gives you better browning and fewer hot spots.
This recipe benefits from more even oven contact and easier cleanup.
- Promotes more even browning
- Useful across weeknight roasts and baking
A heavy rimmed sheet pan is one of the highest-use tools in almost any kitchen.
Shop sheet pan options for this recipeInstructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 425°F and toss the wings with baking powder and salt.
- 2
Roast until crisp and browned.
- 3
Whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- 4
Toss the hot wings with the glaze.
- 5
Finish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve This Dish
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Substitutions
HoneyBrown sugar
Brown sugar works and gives the glaze a slightly darker sweetness
Soy sauceTamari
Tamari keeps the wings gluten-free with similar flavor
FlavorPantry
Test Kitchen Pick
Gochujang
Helpful Pantry Staple
Why the gochujang matters
Gochujang is doing more than adding heat here. It brings sweetness, depth, and that distinctive Korean fermented-chile backbone.
This is the pantry ingredient that gives the recipe its real personality.
- Adds heat and fermented depth
- Useful across Korean sauces and marinades
A solid tub of gochujang opens up far more than one recipe.
Shop gochujang for this recipeTips & Storage
Pro Tips
Pat the wings very dry before roasting for the best skin texture.
Glaze them just before serving if you want to preserve the crispness as long as possible.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat in the oven to bring back the skin texture.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 serving) · 4 servings
Calories410
LowModerateHigh
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Protein28g
Carbohydrates10g
Fat28g
Fiber0g
Sugar8g
Sodium670mg
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I air fry them?
- Yes. Air frying works especially well for wings like these.
- Are they very spicy?
- They have real heat, but the honey keeps the glaze balanced.
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About Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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