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Baked Korean Chicken Wings

Delicious and addictive baked Korean chicken wings recipe!

Baked Korean chicken wings are a delicious and easy way to spice up your dinner. These baked spicy chicken wings are coated in a sweet, spicy and sticky sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Korean chicken wings garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds

There are many ways to enjoy chicken in a Korean way and today’s Korean style baked chicken wings is one of the easiest. The longest work (marination) is done in the fridge and the most important work (cooking) is done in the oven! I consider it an effortless dish to create.

I also know Korean-flavored chicken has a large captive audience, including yourself, but today’s chicken has a different flavor and texture to typical Korean Fried Chicken. But let’s say that’s a story for another day. So you might be wondering what these baked Korean chicken wings are about?

Baked Korean chicken wings lined on baking tray

About My Baked Korean Chicken Wings

  • This is my very old recipe from 2006, revived in a better form in many ways. They are finger-licking worthy!
  • Initially, chicken wings are marinated with milk, salt, black pepper, and dried rosemary leaves to remove the “gamey” smell and prepare them for the next stage of marination. After that, they are marinated with my homemade addictive spicy Korean chili sauce and baked in the oven until the skin is charred. We particularly love these char-grilled chicken wings! It makes the wings extra tasty.
  • The aroma from the rosemary is quite comforting and it adds a nice flavor to the chicken. What’s more, the balance between sweetness and spiciness is spot on! 
  • The chicken you see on this post was marinated for 5 hours. You can certainly go overnight for extra flavor enhancement, but I definitely recommend marinating it for at least 4 hours to deepen the flavor.
  • These chicken wings will make a perfect appetizer for your next party or gathering. You’re also welcome to check out other game day recipes for inspiration for your next party.

Other Awesome Korean Chicken Recipes

If you love chicken, these are some of Korean chicken recipes you could try. They are all highly praised by my readers, so I really hope you give them a go as well!

Close up photo of baked Korean chicken wings

Ingredients for Korean Chicken Wings (Serves 3 to 4)

Main

  • 1kg (2.2 pounds) chicken wings (drumettes & wingettes – these are also known as “chicken nibbles” at an Australian supermarket)
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried rosemary leaves
  • (Optional) toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
  • (Optional) green onions, thinly sliced, to garnish

Marinade (mix these together in a bowl)

* 1 Tbsp = 15ml, 1 cup = 250ml

** If you want to learn more about Korean ingredients, check my 30 essential Korean cooking ingredients list!

How to Make Baked Korean Chicken Wings

1. Rinse the chicken in cold water, drain well, and put it into a bowl. Add the milk, salt, black pepper, and rosemary leaves, and mix them well. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and leave it in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Drain the milk for about 5 minutes. (Leave any rosemary residue on the chicken as it is; it will add a nice aroma once baked.)

Chicken wings soaked in milk and other seasonings

2. Put the chicken in a large zipper lock bag (27cm x 33 cm / 10.6 inch x 13 inch) and add the sauce, reserving 1/3 cup worth of sauce for later use. Seal the bag and vigorously shake the bag and massage the chicken so that the sauce smears well into the chicken. Marinate it for at least 4 hours in the fridge.

Marinating chicken wings in spicy sauce

3. Preheat the oven at 220 degree Celsius (428 degree Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes. Take the chicken out from the fridge. Lay down some baking paper on top of the baking tray and line up the chicken. Make sure they are not stacked up on top of each other.

Marinated Korean chicken wings lined up on baking tray

4. Put the tray into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Take the tray out and turn the chicken over and put it back in the oven. Bake for 10 more minutes. While waiting, prepare clean baking paper lined on another baking tray. This step is only required if the chicken wings are saturated with much liquid (their own juice).

Transfer the chicken wings to a new tray. Coat the chicken wings with the remainder of the sauce (from step 2) using a basting brush. Switch the oven to broil (grill in Australia) and cook for 2 minutes or until the skin is charred. Flip the wings and coat with the sauce, broil for 2 minutes or until the skin is charred.

Baking chicken wings in the oven

5. Garnish with some sesame seeds and/or green onion (optional). Serve.

Korean baked chicken wings served in black pasta bowl

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Baked Korean Chicken Wings

Easy and delicious oven baked Korean chicken wing recipe
4.82 from 27 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: baked korean chicken wings, chicken wings, korean chicken wings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Marination: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 kg chicken wings (2.2 pounds), drumettes & wingettes – these are also known as “chicken nibbles” at an Australian supermarket
  • 1 cup milk (250ml)
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried rosemary leaves
  • toasted sesame seeds (optional), to garnish
  • green onions (optional), thinly sliced, to garnish

Marinating sauce (mix these together in a bowl)

Instructions

  • Rinse the chicken in cold water, drain well, and put it into a bowl. Add the milk, salt, black pepper, and rosemary leaves, and mix them well. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and leave it in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Drain the milk for about 5 minutes. (Leave any rosemary residue on the chicken as it is; it will add a nice aroma once baked.)
  • Put the chicken in a large zipper lock bag (27cm x 33 cm / 10.6 inch x 13 inch) and add the sauce, reserving 1/3 cup worth of sauce for later use. Seal the bag and vigorously shake the bag and massage the chicken so that the sauce smears well into the chicken. Marinate it for at least 4 hrs in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven at 220 degree Celsius (428 degree Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes. Take the chicken out from the fridge. Lay down some baking paper on top of the baking tray and line up the chicken. Make sure they are not stacked up on top of each other.
  • Put the tray into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Take the tray out and turn the chicken over and put it back in the oven. Bake for 10 more minutes. While waiting, prepare clean baking paper lined on another baking tray. This step is only required if the chicken wings are saturated with much liquid (their own juice).
    Transfer the chicken wings to a new tray. Coat the chicken wings with the remainder of the sauce (from step 2) using a basting brush. Switch the oven to broil (grill in Australia) and cook for 2 minutes or until the skin is charred. Flip the wings and coat with the sauce, broil for 2 minutes or until the skin is charred.
  • Garnish with some sesame seeds and/or green onion (optional). Serve.

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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