Crispy Gochujang Chicken Wings

Name: Crispy Gochujang Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings; 3 tbsp baking powder; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for brushing; 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns; 1 tsp garlic granules; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 10 g fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp gochujang; 2 1/2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp water

These crispy gochujang chicken wings are baked until golden, then tossed in a sticky, spicy-sweet Korean-inspired glaze. Sichuan peppercorns add a fragrant kick, making them a bold party snack or game-day favorite.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken wings
1 kg
baking powder
3 tbsp
vegetable oil
2 tbsp
vegetable oil, for brushing
1 tbsp
Sichuan peppercorns
1 tbsp
garlic granules
1 tsp
garlic, crushed
2 cloves
fresh ginger, grated
10 g
gochujang
1 tbsp
honey
1 tbsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
rice vinegar
2 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.3 tsp
water
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. If needed, separate the chicken wings at the joints and remove the wing tips. Pat the wings very dry with paper towels, then toss with the baking powder, garlic granules, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Set a wire rack over a foil-lined roasting tray and lightly brush the rack with oil. Arrange the wings skin-side up in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Bake for 1 hour, turning every 20 minutes, until the wings are deeply golden and crisp.

Meanwhile, lightly crush the Sichuan peppercorns with a mortar and pestle. Toast them in a large dry frying pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant, then transfer to a small bowl.

Return the pan to medium heat and add the oil. Stir in the crushed garlic and grated ginger, and cook for about 2 minutes until softened and aromatic. Add the gochujang, honey, and soy sauce, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until glossy and slightly thickened.