How to Make Korean Hot Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to spicy and flavorful chicken wings, Korean hot wings are a must-try. These wings are packed with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory flavors that will have you licking your fingers and craving for more.

Korean hot wings are a popular and beloved dish that originated from Korea. They are typically made with a combination of Korean chili paste, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings that give them their unique and delicious taste. The wings are...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha) (Optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
  • 4 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, barbeque sauce, garlic, vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, pepper, sesame oil, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; stir into sauce. Remove from heat and set aside to cool and thicken.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
  • Season chicken wings with lemon-pepper seasoning.
  • Fry chicken wings in batches of 6 to 8 at a time in hot oil until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the meatiest part of the wing, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Place cooked wings into a large mixing bowl. Ladle sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    459 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 2260mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 350mg