Description
These sticky gochujang-honey chicken wings are easily made in a slow cooker, resulting in tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. A final broiling step gives them a craveable crispy skin and caramelized glaze perfect for game days or easy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kilograms chicken wings (separated drumettes and flats)
- 1/4 cup gochujang paste
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Pat Wings Dry: Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry on both sides with paper towels.
- Prepare Slow Cooker Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 cup water.
- Slow Cook: Add the dried chicken wings to the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over them, tossing to coat. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until very tender.
- Thicken Glaze: Remove the wings from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet. Pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan. Make a slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and cold water. Bring the liquid in the saucepan to a simmer, then whisk in the slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Caramelize and Broil: Brush the wings generously with the thickened glaze. Broil on high for 5-7 minutes, flipping once, until the skin is caramelized and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Toss the broiled wings in the remaining sauce and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.
Notes
To achieve crispy skin, patting the wings dry before slow cooking is crucial. When broiling, arrange wings in a single layer to avoid steaming. Watch carefully during broiling, as the high sugar content in the glaze can cause them to burn quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker, Broil
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg