Crispy Korean-Style Fried Chicken Wings with Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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Golden, crunchy fried chicken wings tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce that delivers bold Korean flavors with every bite. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken wings, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, separated at joints chicken wings
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup cornstarch
for deep frying vegetable oil
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 finely sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 lbs chicken wings dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Toss wings in 1 cup cornstarch until fully coated, shaking off excess.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry wings in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and is glossy.
Step 5: Toss fried chicken wings in the warm gochujang sauce until evenly coated.
Step 6: Garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 finely sliced green onions before serving.