Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Wings
- 3 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
- 1 tbsp baking powder, aluminum-free
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- Glaze
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- To serve
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a rack in the upper-middle position. Line a sheet pan with foil and set a wire rack on top; spray the rack with oil.
- Pat the wings very dry with paper towels, then toss them in a large bowl with the baking powder and salt. Wash your hands.
- Arrange the wings skin side up on the rack in a single layer.
- Bake until the bottoms start to brown.
- Flip the wings with tongs and bake until deep golden and crisp, and the thickest drumette reads at least 165°F (74°C).
- While the wings bake, stir all the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until glossy.
- Toss the hot wings with the glaze in a large bowl.
Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Pile on a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Cook to 165°F inside (check with a thermometer).