Gochujang BBQ Bourbon Wings

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• 700 g chicken wings — 1.5 lbs

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• neutral oil

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• 2 tsp baking powder — for extra crunch

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• 2 tsp paprika

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• 1 tsp garlic powder

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• salt — to taste

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• black pepper — to taste

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• 3 tbsp soy sauce

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• 1 tbsp gochujang chili paste — 1–2 tbsp to taste

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• 3 tbsp honey

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• bourbon — a good splash

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• 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar

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• 2 tbsp ketchup — 2–3 tbsp to taste

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• 3 string garlic cloves — minced

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• 1 tsp water — 1–2 tsp if needed

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• sesame seeds — for garnish

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• scallions — thinly sliced, for garnish

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• garlic sour cream — for dipping

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Step by step

1. 1

   Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. Toss with a drizzle of neutral oil, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Arrange the wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 18– 22 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until deeply golden and extra crispy.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat for 5– 8 minutes until thick and glossy. Pour in the bourbon and simmer for another 2– 3 minutes until rich and sticky.

4. 4

   Transfer the hot, crispy wings directly into a bowl, pour the warm gochujang bourbon glaze over the top, and toss to coat every bite. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, then serve with sour cream!