These Sweet Spicy Baked Chicken Wings Are The Best Kind of Messy.
When we set out to create an easy, homemade baked chicken wing recipe we agreed we wanted it both sweet and spicy and we wanted to keep the recipe for them simple enough for anyone to make in a cinch.
Gochujang Is The Key To Making the Best Chicken Wings, Ever.
What is gochujang? We’re glad you asked! Gochujang is a thick, sticky red chili paste that is a staple of Korean cuisine and is absolutely delicious. Complex and versatile, it’s made from red chile pepper flakes, sticky rice, fermented soybeans, and salt. The flavor that it brings to this baked chicken wings recipe is unparalleled—it’s a superhero of a condiment, and we’re head over heels for it. However, if you don’t have gochujang you can use any chili paste you currently have on hand. The gojuchang is what makes the wings baked Korean chicken wings, but if you use a different chili paste, they’ll still be delicious. We’ve made these wings with Thai chili paste many times because it’s what we happened to have on-hand, with great results.
What You’ll Need To Make Chicken Wings At Home:
Inspired by all of our favorite southeast Asian flavors, these succulent baked chicken wings get all of their finger-licking flavor from this super-delicious sauce. Here’s what you’ll need to make this Asian-inspired wing sauce:
- Garlic
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce
- Gochujang (or sambal oelek)
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Fish sauce
Baked Chicken Wings That Win Everyone Over.
We wanted this recipe to be for baked Korean chicken wings, as opposed to grilled or deep fried. Why? Because our baking method is simple, quick and something that even the most novice cook can accomplish, whereas deep-frying can be messy and a little intimidating. Keep reading for all the tips and tricks for how to make crispy baked chicken wings at home!
How To Make Crispy Chicken Wings
With wings, it’s all about that crispy skin! Our preferred way to get a crispy crust on those baked wings? EGG WHITES! That’s right, we used egg whites, along with salt, to coat the chicken wings for extra crispy skin! We actually tested various methods of skin-crispness achievement and the egg white method came out as the winner, every time.
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An Easy Chicken Wing Recipe To Indulge In At Home
So here it is, the perfect easy baked chicken wings recipe. There’s no need to deep fry and no excuse not to make them for dinner tonight or as a flavorful addition to your next party! If you make this dish, we’d love to hear about it! Be sure to snap a photo, add it to your Instagram feed or stories and tag @themodernproper and #themodernproper if you do.
