Description
These Air-Fryer Gochujang Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy, and coated in a bold Korean-inspired glaze made with spicy gochujang, garlic, and honey. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they’re quick, flavorful, and made without deep frying.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split with tips removed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to help them crisp up.
- Season wings evenly with kosher salt and black pepper or gochugaru.
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- While wings cook, mix gochujang, mayonnaise, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, and honey/agave in a bowl to form a smooth sauce.
- When wings reach an internal temperature of 160°F, transfer to a bowl and toss with half the sauce until evenly coated.
- Return coated wings to the air fryer and cook for another 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Transfer wings to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use gochugaru instead of black pepper for more authentic Korean heat.
- Add sriracha or extra gochugaru for a spicier version.
- Substitute mayo with Greek yogurt or omit for a lighter sauce.
- Bake wings at 425°F for 40–45 minutes if you don’t have an air fryer.
- Make sauce ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
