Gochujang Hot Wings Recipe

Perfect level of spiciness for these sticky Gochujang Hot Wings recipe. Make a batch for Game Day or Happy Hour. 

Hot wings never go out of style. Right? Hot wings are a treat that we enjoy a couple of times per year at home. This recipe however, may make its way into all things chicken related. Thighs, breasts, wings, any and all deserve a little gochujang action.

Savoury, a slow heat, with some sweetness from honey … all good factors in dinner. 

If I’m making this hot wings recipe with plans for any kids who are opposed to spicy dishes, I usually reduce the gochujang, but I don’t skip it. Gochujang adds wonderful depth to most dishes and when balanced with honey or maple syrup the spice level is mostly muted. 

Gochujang is a Korean hot pepper paste. It’s my personal favourite of the Asian hot pepper pastes I’m familiar with.

If you have a hard time sourcing Gochujang, Sriracha is a fine substitute. Sriracha is a bit spicier so I’d recommend reducing the overall amount included in the recipe or increasing the amount of honey used depending on your personal preferences. I love the balance in this hot wings recipe between the spicy and sweet. 

At 400°F, chicken wings should take approximately 30 minutes to cook. Chicken should always be cooked to 165° F so double check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer before bitting into one spicy, sweet, and sticky wing. 

This shorter cooking time, plus the minimal prep time means this dish is a perfect appetizer for Game Day or any potluck.

Here are a few more gochujang recipes to use up that bottle of sauce:

• Slow Cooker Korean Pulled Pork Sliders
• Korean Chicken Kebabs
• Loaded Korean Nachos (with gochujang sour cream) 

Hot wings and chicken wings in general are a family favourite for us. What’s your favourite way to enjoy chicken wings?

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Gochujang Hot Wings

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Marinating Time

3 hrs

Total Time

40 mins

 

Perfect level of spiciness for these sticky Gochujang Hot Wings recipe. Make a batch for Game Day or Happy Hour. 

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken wings, chicken wings recipe, hot wings, hot wings recipe

Author: Samantha

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.3 kg) chicken wings
• 1/2 cup Gochujang (or any Asian pepper paste)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1. In a large glass or metal bowl whisk together Gochujang, honey and vinegar. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly coated. Chill for 3 hours or up to 2 days.

2. Preheat oven at 400° F. Place chicken and marinade on a large baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

3. Turn broiler to high and broil wings for 2-5 minutes until nicely browned.

Enjoy! xo