Gochujang BBQ Bourbon Wings

Name: Gochujang BBQ Bourbon Wings
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 700 g chicken wings (1.5 lbs); 0 string neutral oil; 2 tsp baking powder (for extra crunch); 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0 string salt (to taste); 0 string black pepper (to taste); 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp gochujang chili paste (1–2 tbsp to taste); 3 tbsp honey; 0 string bourbon (a good splash); 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp ketchup (2–3 tbsp to taste); 3 string garlic cloves (minced); 1 tsp water (1–2 tsp if needed); 0 string sesame seeds (for garnish); 0 string scallions (thinly sliced, for garnish); 0 string garlic sour cream (for dipping)

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: chicken wings → try chickpeas (or firm tofu)
Not vegetarian: chicken wings → try chickpeas (or Quorn pieces)
Not gluten-free: baking powder
Not dairy-free: garlic sour cream → try oat cream
Not soy-free: soy sauce → try coconut aminos
Not low-FODMAP: baking powder
Not low-histamine: soy sauce → try coconut aminos
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: honey
Not kidney-friendly: chicken wings

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

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About this recipe

Crispy air-fried chicken wings coated in a sticky, sweet-spicy sauce made with gochujang, bourbon, soy and honey, ideal for sharing as a party snack or casual supper.

Prep

12m

Cook

22m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 34m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

700 g chicken wings — 1.5 lbs
neutral oil
2 tsp baking powder — for extra crunch
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
salt — to taste
black pepper — to taste
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang chili paste — 1–2 tbsp to taste
3 tbsp honey
bourbon — a good splash
1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp ketchup — 2–3 tbsp to taste
3 string garlic cloves — minced
1 tsp water — 1–2 tsp if needed
sesame seeds — for garnish
scallions — thinly sliced, for garnish
garlic sour cream — for dipping

Instructions

Step by step

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
Arrange the wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 18–, shaking the basket halfway through, until deeply golden and extra crispy.
3
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat for 5– until thick and glossy. Pour in the bourbon and simmer for another 2– until rich and sticky.
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!

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

404kcal

Protein

30.2g

Carbs

29.4g

Fat

23g

Fibre

0.3g

Sugar

17.9g

Sodium

700mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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#chicken #Korean