Korean-Inspired Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats2 lbs
• Honey1/4 cup
• Soy sauce3 tbsp
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste)1 tbsp
• Garlic, minced3 cloves
• Rice vinegar1 tbsp
• Sesame oil1 tsp
• Baking powder (for crispy skin)1 tsp
• Salt1/2 tsp
• Black pepper1/4 tsp
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)1 tsp
• Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)2 tbsp
• Red chili, thinly sliced (optional garnish)1/2

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a bowl, toss chicken wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper. Spread wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and crispy.

4. 4

   While wings bake, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, gochujang, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Once wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.

6. 6

   Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and optional chili slices before serving.