Pan-Fried Korean Spicy Chicken Wings

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

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Tender chicken wings marinated in a spicy and sweet Korean sauce, pan-fried to a glossy finish with a touch of sesame. This Korean recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken wings, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds chicken wings
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; whisk until smooth to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1.5 pounds chicken wings to the marinade, tossing well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to absorb flavors.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully arrange the marinated wings in a single layer and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the skin is well browned and the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low and spoon any remaining marinade over the wings, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the wings.
Step 5: Transfer wings to a serving plate and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish.