Korean BBQ Wings are a flavor explosion. They have everything that you love about wings, they are sweet and salty and spicy and sticky. So much flavor.
This Korean BBQ wings recipe is for people who love a complexity of flavors. It is one of those recipes that every time you take a bite you are delighted by another taste sensation. They are not your average hot wing and are worth making every time you have a get together.
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What We Love About This Korean Chicken Wings Recipe
This appetizer is one that everyone loves because it is different, full of flavor and sticky goodness. You will love it because it is easy to make and a wonderful game day treat or starter. Korean food uses seven common flavor profiles, check them out.
- 30 Minutes: These wings come together in only 30 minutes so they are great for last minute guests or whenever you are craving wings.
- Easy Ingredients: The only fresh ingredient is ginger, the rest are pantry staples.
- Party Friendly: These wings are great to set out and let everyone dive into. Fun and easy.
- Adaptable: Can make it with boneless wings, chicken chunks or even top chicken pieces with this delectable sauce.
Ingredient Notes
- Wings: Use your favorite fresh or frozen wings. If using frozen wings, be sure to thaw them before making this recipe.
- Fresh ginger: Grated.
- Chili garlic sauce: It is wonderful to have this in the fridge when you want to add a kick of flavor to any dish but it is especially good in this wing sauce. Gochujang can also be a great sauce for this recipe.
Variations and Substitutions
- Rice Vinegar – change the flavors by adding rice wine vinegar to the korean bbq sauce.
- Corn starch – While these wings are a grill version, you can make the wings a little crunchier by adding some cornstarch.
- Onion -A few teaspoons of finely diced onions add to the sauce can also add some wonderful flavor to the dish.
How to Make Korean BBQ Wings
These are the basic steps for making Korean bbq chicken wings. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and prep time. Check out Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more inspiration.
STEP 1: BAKE THE WINGS
Arrange the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet, season and bake until done.
STEP 2: MAKE THE SAUCE
First, heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan, then add the ginger and sauté for two minutes., until fragrant, and then add the sherry, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce and whisk together. Simmer for a few minutes.
STEP 3: BASTE
Next, remove 1/2 cup of sauce and baste the wings with the sauce. When the wings have completed cooking, toss them in a large bowl with the remaining sauce and finally serve with your favorite sides.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
You can prep the sauce ahead of time and keep it in a jar or other airtight container until you are ready to make the wings.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store any leftovers in a zip top bag or airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay good for up to five days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
THe wings can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat in the oven or toaster oven, bake on medium high heat on a foil lined baking sheet, baste the wings with additional sauce and allow to warm through at 350 degrees f.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use a low sodium soy sauce. Also, you can use a honey alternative such as a sugar alternative brown sugar to sweeten the wings.
Yes, the Tyson Grillin Wings are easy and convenient to use. However, you can use your favorite chicken wings, wingettes, drumettes or pieces.
Of course, make an individual serving for yourself or make racks of this savory treat for gatherings.
Garnish with sesame seeds, diced green onions, salt, black pepper or whatever you like.
Expert Tips for Making This Korean Chicken Wings Recipe
- Air Fryer: You can air fry these wings in place if grilling them, just do not crowd the wings in your basket for even cooking.
- Heat: Feel free to use sriracha or other spices to make the wings as hot as you like.
- Sides: The typical carrot sticks, celery sticks are great but you can also use cucumber salad, noodles or spring rolls.
- Top: A few tablespoons of sesame seeds white or black provide a nutty finish.
- Vegan: Use this sauce on cauliflower bites, the sauce makes every flavor bloom.
What to Serve with Spicy Korean Wings
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Korean BBQ Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings, if using frozen wings, make sure they are thawed completely
- 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning Blend
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup sherry
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season both sides of the wings with All Purpose Seasoning Blend.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet with a baking rack on top.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
- While the wings are baking, heat the oil in a sauce pan. Add ginger to the oil and saute for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add sherry, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce to the pan and whisk until combined.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, or until desired consistency.
- Remove 1/2 cup of the sauce from the pan and use for basting.
- During the last 5 minutes of baking, baste wings with sauce, turning frequently.
- Remove the wings from the oven and toss the wings in the remaining sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Air Fryer: You can air fry these wings in place if grilling them, just do not crowd the wings in your basket for even cooking.
- Heat: Feel free to use sriracha or other spices to make the wings as hot as you like.
- Sides: The typical carrot sticks, celery sticks are great but you can also use cucumber salad, noodles or spring rolls.
- Top: A few tablespoons of sesame seeds white or black provide a nutty finish.
- Vegan: Use this sauce on cauliflower bites, the sauce makes every flavor bloom
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
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This was heavenly. Literally. I loved the flavor. Next time I have to make more than what i made today. Everyone just wanted more
These chicken wings have so much delicious flavor! They turned out perfectly.
Oh my goodness, this marinade is perfection! Our chicken wings were perfectly cooked, so yummy!
This Korean BBQ Wings recipe is a must-try! It was so easy to follow and it turned out so good! The wings were perfectly seasoned and the sauce is a winner!
The marinade is delicious! Oh my gosh, we devoured this. Doubling the recipe next time.
what type of vinegar do you use …it doesn’t say..want to make them they look amazing!
Rice wine 🙂
I added a couple drops of Liquid Smoke & did them in the oven…..scrumptiousness!!!
Could I use the slow cooker? If so how would you suggest the preparation… oven cooked firs or raw?
I would like a recipe or Tequilla Lime Chicken Wings!.
These look DELISH! Do you think they would work being baked in the oven as well?
I”m sure they would! You might not get the smokiness that comes from the grill but it should still be great!
That marinade sounds absolutely delicious!
These look AWESOME. I want some now.
My hubby is the bbq king so I guess I can start this and he can finish it off. He will tell everyone he did it all.
Don’t let him take all of the credit, though 🙂
Oh my gosh… I can’t stop drooling! These look SO delicious!