Description
Crockpot Korean Gochujang Wings are fall-off-the-bone tender chicken wings slow-cooked in a sweet, spicy, and savory Korean-style sauce made with gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and honey. Perfect as a game-day snack or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- ½ cup gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken wings in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the wings are fully cooked and tender.
- Optional: To thicken the sauce, remove the wings, transfer the sauce to a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Place wings on a baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes for crispy skin, if desired. Brush with thickened sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the gochujang quantity to control spice level.
- For extra crispiness, air fry or bake the wings briefly after slow cooking.
- Serve with steamed rice, pickled veggies, or as a party appetizer.
- Gochujang is available in most Asian grocery stores or online.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: gochujang wings, Korean wings, crockpot chicken wings, spicy wings, slow cooker appetizers, game day recipes