Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Wings with Garlic Soy Glaze

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Oven-baked chicken wings tossed in a bold garlic soy glaze with a kick of Korean chili for a finger-licking appetizer or snack. This Korean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken wings, soy sauce, gochujang for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 2 lbs chicken wings and toss with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Arrange wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway through until skin is crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  4. Step 4: Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  5. Step 5: Remove wings from oven and toss them in the garlic soy glaze until fully coated.
  6. Step 6: Return glazed wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Wings with Garlic Soy Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Wings with Garlic Soy Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken wings from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Wings with Garlic Soy Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Wings with Garlic Soy Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Korean-Inspired Spicy Pork Wings with Garlic Soy Glaze?

Korean korean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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