Korean BBQ Wings are sweet, salty, sticky and spicy with that addictive umami flavor that keeps you coming back for more. Honestly, I’ve been perfecting this recipe, they will give your mouth a flavor explosion.
If your family loves wings on game day, then try my sweet and spicy chicken wings and my grilled chicken wings recipes.
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Why this Korean BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe is a Keeper
This Korean BBQ wings recipe is for people who love chicken wings with so much flavor. They’re not your average hot wing; you will be greeted by another taste sensation every time you take a bite.
- 30 Minutes: These spicy Korean 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 crispy 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.
What Makes these Wings Korean?
The sauce is what makes these wings Korean inspired. The soy sauce and sesame oil really bring that irresistible flavor.
Ingredient Notes for Crispy Korean Chicken Wings
You will need just a few easy ingredients to make this Korean barbecue marinade recipe. You can find them all at the store, but you may even have some of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
- Wings: Use your favorite parts, flats or drumettes.
- Fresh Ginger: You will need freshly grated ginger. Fresh is best for amazing added flavor.
- Chili Garlic Sauce: Red chili paste is an ingredient that’s wonderful to have in the fridge when you want to add a kick of flavor to anything. Gochujang, or any Korean chili sauce, can also be great for this sweet and spicy recipe.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Crispy Korean BBQ Wings
Prepping ahead of time can really help to save you time and kitchen space if you’re hosting a party!
- Marinate: Marinating the wings for at least 30 minutes (or even overnight). Letting the wings sit allows the flavors to penetrate deeply before you cook the wings.
Pro Tip for Korean BBQ Sauce
For truly exceptional Korean BBQ wings, double-fry (or double-cook) them. This technique is the secret to achieving that perfect balance of crispy skin and juicy meat.
How to Make Crispy Korean BBQ Chicken Wings
This recipe recipe yields delicious wings and comes together in just 3 easy to follow steps. These miso glazed wings are so easy and delicious, you’ll make them every time you have a get together.
These are the basic steps for making Korean BBQ Wings. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat the Oven and Bake Wings
Preheat oven to 400 ℉, and line a baking sheet with foil and place a baking rack on top.
Season both sides of the wings with All Purpose Seasoning. Spread the wings in a single layer on the baking rack on top of the foil. Bake for 35-45 minutes.
2. Make the Korean BBQ Sauce
While the wings are baking, heat the vegetable oil in a sauce pan. Add ginger to the oil and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add sherry, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce to the pan and whisk to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let bubble for 5 minutes.
3. Baste the Wings
Remove ½ cup of the sauce from the pan to use for basting during the last 5 minutes of baking. Remove the wings from the oven and toss wings in the remaining sauce until wings are coated.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover BBQ Korean Chicken Wings
- Storing: Store any leftover spicy flavor fried chicken wings in a zip top bag or airtight container in the refrigerator. They will be good for up to five days.
- Reheating: Korean restaurant copycat wings are perfect reheated in the oven or toaster oven. Add wings to oven at 350 on a foil lined baking sheet and baste the wings with additional sauce.
- Using Leftovers: I like to pair leftover wings with Crock Pot Buffalo Wing Dip. You can also use ranch to pair.
Variations and Substitutions for Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken Wings
These crispy chicken wings are something easy to customize! Try taking the sticky Korean BBQ sauce to the next level by trying different flavors.
- Sweetness: Honey, maple syrup and brown sugar are all classic choices for some added sweetness when you make the recipe.
- Fruit: Apricot, peach, or plum preserves can add a delicious fruity twist.
- Fish Sauce: Use this pungent ingredient sparingly to add umami.
- Green Onions: Use for garnish and a fresh bite. Make sure to sauce before garnishing.
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe FAQs
Serve with Creamy Cucumber Salad, Ramen Noodle Coleslaw or Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery.
Before you place the wings in the oven, be sure to pat the wings dry with paper towels to ensure the skin is crispy.
Sure! Allow the wings to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before you use them.
Whether you cook the wings on the grill or bake them, make sure the internal temperature is 165℉.
Expert Tips to Make Korean Chicken Wings Recipe
- Alternate Cooking Methods: You can air fry or add these wings to the grill to cook. Do not crowd the wings in your air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Heat: Feel free to use sriracha, hot sauce or other spices to make the wings as hot as you like.
- Top: A few tablespoons of sesame seeds white or black provide a nutty finish.
- Vinegar: For a slight touch of sweetness you can use rice vinegar, or rice wine vinegar, instead of white vinegar.
- Healthier: To make Korean wings a little healthier, use low sodium, like light soy sauce, and low calorie options.
- Vegan: Use this sauce on cauliflower bites, the sauce makes every flavor bloom.
Korean BBQ Wings
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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℉.
- 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℉.
- 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 ½ 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.
Christina’s Notes
- Alternate Cooking Methods: You can air fry or add these wings to the grill to cook. Do not crowd the wings in your air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Heat: Feel free to use sriracha, hot sauce or other spices to make the wings as hot as you like.
- Top: A few tablespoons of sesame seeds white or black provide a nutty finish.
- Vinegar: For a slight touch of sweetness you can use rice vinegar, or rice wine vinegar, instead of white vinegar.
- Healthier: To make Korean wings a little healthier, use low sodium, like light soy sauce, and low calorie options.
- Vegan: Use this sauce on cauliflower bites, the sauce makes every flavor bloom.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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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 to 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.
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!