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    Home » Chicken

    Baked Chicken Wings

    Published 02/07/2021. Updated 02/08/2025

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    These Korean-flavored baked chicken wings are finger-licking delicious! The recipe includes two different marinades — savory and spicy.

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    If you like Korean fried chicken smothered in a sticky, spicy red sauce but do not like to deep fry or want a little healthier version, try these baked chicken wings. These are so finger-licking delicious!
     
    For those of you who also want to try the fried versions, you’ll love my yangnyeom chicken and dakgangjeong recipes.
     
    I’ve used this baked chicken wings recipe many times for my family and friends. It’s our game day favorite! I usually make both marinades (two batches) — savory and spicy. All I will say is that the chicken wings always disappear very quickly! Everyone love it!
     
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    The marinades for baked chicken wings

    Spicy:

    The key ingredient of the sweet and spicy marinade is gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste). Looking for that extra spicy kick? Just add some gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes). You can also use a hot sauce such as Frank’s hot sauce for unique acidic flavor and heat. 

    In this recipe, I also used some BBQ sauce. It adds flavors and depth to the marinade. You can substitute it with ketchup if you want. Gochujang and ketchup work very well together! Or, simply use a little more gochujang. 

    Mild:

    The soy sauce-based marinade is mild but packed with flavors! It gets its sweetness from honey and sugar, and a little bit of lemon juice brightens up the flavors. Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar will be a good substitute. Without saying, this savory marinade is great for kids and those who cannot handle spicy food!

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    Baking the chicken

    I normally bake the wings at 425°F (218°C) for 20 to 25 minutes. With my oven, it works great. I like that lightly charred, crispy golden skin. About halfway through, flip them over and baste each wing with the remaining marinade. 

    The cooking time and temperature will, however, depend on your oven and the size of the wings. Some of you reported the wings tend to burn at 425°F. The alternative is to bake at lower temperature and longer. I experimented to bake them at 400°F (204°C) for 15 min, flip them over, bake for another 15 minutes. Then, increase the oven temperature to 425°F and bake for another 10 minutes. This worked well too. 

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    More Chicken Recipes

    Yangnyeom Chicken (Spicy Korean Fried Chicken)
    Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Korean Fried Chicken)
    Dak Bulgogi (Chicken Bulgogi)
    Dak Galbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)
    Jjimdak (Braised Chicken)

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    For more Korean cooking inspirations, follow along on YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    Korean-flavored Baked Chicken Wings

    4.54 from 41 votes
    Appetizer, Snack
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    4 hours hours
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients

    • 24 wing pieces about 3 pounds for each marinade

    Spicy marinade:

    • 4 tablespoons gochujang Korean red chili pepper paste
    • 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce any type
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons rice wine or mirin (or white wine)
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

    Sweet and savory marinade:

    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons rice wine or mirin
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Rinse the chicken wings and drain the water. Mix all the ingredients for each marinade together. 
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    • Combine the marinade with the chicken wings and coat all the pieces well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours (overnight for best results). Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
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    • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the chicken wings in a single layer and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip them over halfway through and baste/spoon the remaining marinade over each wing. Alternatively: Bake them at 400°F (204°C) for 15 minutes, flip them over, bake for another 15 minutes. Then, increase the oven temperature to 425°F, baste, and bake for another 10 minutes. This worked really well too. 
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    • Turn them over halfway during baking and baste with the leftover marinade. Reduce the heat level if the wings are browning too quickly. (See notes.)
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    Notes

    1. The time required can vary depending on the oven. Keep your eye on the chicken while baking and adjust the heat level and time as necessary.
    2. You can also grill these chicken wings on a gas or charcoal grill over moderate heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently. Repeat the process with the second marinade.
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    Comments

    1. Darlene says

      December 30, 2023 at 1:02 pm

      Can I marinade the wings overnight or will they be too spicy?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 30, 2023 at 1:35 pm

        Yes you can!

        Reply
    2. Donna says

      July 30, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      Can you use the marinades with other pieces of chicken such as thighs or drumsticks?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 01, 2023 at 9:50 pm

        Of course!

        Reply
    3. Evelyn says

      September 24, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made the spicy ones last night for dinner and it was an absolute hit!!!! Finger lickin’ good! Thank you for your amazing recipe!!

      Reply
    4. Seirios says

      April 21, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      This was incredibly good! I made the spicy version of course… 😉 and even the kids loved it which is saying something, because my older one is not a fan of spicy hotness!

      Reply
    5. marilyn l gilbaugh says

      April 21, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      i am going to an oscar party this sunday. can i make the chicken wings on saturday, wrap them and reheat at the party. the party takes place 100 miles from my home.
      i can reheat them when i arrived. thanks

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 21, 2021 at 7:45 pm

        Yes you can! I’ve heated the leftovers many times and they were great!

        Reply
        • M says

          November 19, 2021 at 8:58 am

          Thank you so much for the recipe. I am a 13 year old teen and I made them for my parents 14th anniversary and they said it was delicious with the Korean sauce.

          Reply
    6. Lisa says

      February 23, 2021 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      The sweet and savory recipe was delicious. My spouse (who is not a fan of chicken) loved it. We all ate too much!
      I love your site — the recipes, the photos, and your thoughtful advice (particularly your patient explanations to your non-Korean readers). Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Richard Tunner says

      February 16, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      We love wings in our house and these are absolutely superb! Definitely making these again – so delicious.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 17, 2021 at 12:00 am

        Awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    8. RITA RODRIGUES says

      September 18, 2018 at 11:58 am

      thank you very much for your delish recipes, and sharing your talent with the world. You are a beautiful lady, and God bless you

      Reply
    9. Peyton says

      February 23, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      These wings sound delicious. This is the recipe that I am going to try first. Which marinade do you prefer?

      Reply
    10. Ann says

      February 06, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Can I soak the wings in milk for a few hours before marinating them? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 07, 2016 at 6:27 pm

        Yes you can. Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Sharon says

      April 25, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      very good recipe and both were delicious and easy to prepare.

      Reply
    12. Winnie Goh says

      April 25, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Hi. I try baking ur recipe today… some problems happen is that the oven temperature 425 °F equal to 218 °c I bake for onli 10 min and it turn black. Hahaha… but the recipe is really good… I try the spicy one… thank alot for sharing this recipe. ..

      Reply
    13. Fleur says

      February 06, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Hihi 🙂

      Can you I use beksul spicy sauce of braised chicken, korean bbq sauce for the spicy marinade?

      Thanks lots

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        February 11, 2014 at 1:55 am

        Sure! I’m sure it will be delicious.

        Reply
    14. Emily Jang says

      October 16, 2013 at 3:23 am

      Thank you so so much for this recipe!! I made the sweet and savory tonight for dinner and my husband LOVED it so much!! I can’t wait to make it again 🙂 I made a few adjustments – added 10 smashed garlic cloves, no ginger on hand so just ground ginger and I only had full wings, not drums/wings. I marinated for 7 hours, baked as directed and it crisped up wonderfully, was super moist & flavorful…It is so nice to get korean flavors WITHOUT having to deep fry (as delicious as that is) so we can have a healthier chicken wing at home! I can’t wait to try the spicy one also. Thank you again. I’m a big fan of your recipes so you may see more of my posts in the days to come regarding other recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        October 16, 2013 at 4:16 am

        That’s awesome, Emily! I’m thrilled to hear you guys loved it. You’ll like the spicy one as well. Thank you so very much for being a big fan! I look forward to hearing more about your Korean cooking. Happy cooking!

        Reply
    15. Anonymous says

      April 14, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      Hello! The wings look delicious! I really want to try this recipe, but rice wine (mirin) isn’t available where I live…can I possibly substitute it with something else? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        April 15, 2013 at 2:58 am

        You can use any cooking or drinking white wine, or simply omit it. It will still taste great! Cheers!

        Reply
    16. Anonymous says

      February 03, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      As I suspected, the thick and honey-rich sauce burned in the 425F oven. I kept an eye on them, and managed to avoid complete disaster. Looking more closely at your photo, I see you have some “caramelized” (burnt) spots on yours, too. But I would recommend marinating in the thin marinade. Then bake for 20 minutes at 425F. Drain off the fat, and brush both sides with the thick sauce and roast for 10 minutes more. If necessary, grill for a couple of minutes more to glaze the wings. The wings were very good, and give a great Korean flavor without deep-frying. But they turned out just short of burned after 30 minutes as directed.

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        February 04, 2013 at 3:49 am

        Thank you so much for the detailed feedback! I really appreciate it. I made this today for Superbowl, and 425 degrees for about 25 minutes worked well for me. We like them a little crispy and charred. I realize ovens vary though. You can simply reduce your oven temperature a little or time according to your oven. (For a convection oven, the temperature should be reduced by 25 degrees.) Your recommended method sounds great as well. Happy to hear the wings were still good. We really enjoyed ours too.

        Reply
    17. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      February 07, 2012 at 12:53 am

      Okay even tough I missed this recipe before Superbowl, we eat chicken wings all the time! I might need to go with sweet and savory one but my husband will love to have the spicy one. I guess trying two kinds at the same time? Oh boy these look SOOOO GOOOD Hyosun!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        February 07, 2012 at 1:08 am

        Nami – What’s up with those chicken wings? Everyone loves them. These recipes have been very popular. I hope you get to try them.

        Reply
        • sarah says

          May 29, 2021 at 7:03 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you for the receipt! I try the sweet one and it was delicious!!

          Reply
    18. Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet says

      January 28, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      These look delicious! Love all the flavors!

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        January 28, 2012 at 2:45 pm

        Thank you, Lisa! it’s been popular. Hope you try it.

        Reply
    19. Hyosun Ro says

      December 10, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      Thank you, Anonymous!! I am so happy to hear that. Oh now I want to make some wings. It’s been a while.

      Reply
    20. Anonymous says

      December 10, 2011 at 7:51 am

      My husband is from South Korea and he has two Korean friends staying with us at the moment. I made the chicken wings using the spicy marinade. All I will say is that the chicken wings disappeared very quickly! Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic recipe!

      Reply
    21. Hyosun Ro says

      October 15, 2011 at 3:35 am

      Thank you, Jean! You and your son will like this.

      Reply
    22. Jean says

      October 15, 2011 at 2:17 am

      This recipe looks delicious! My son Perry loves chicken wings and Korean anything, so I am definitely going to try this out when he gets back from New Orleans!

      Reply
    23. Judy says

      February 27, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Hi Hyosun, I haven’t been visiting as often as I would like, and I’m sorry that I missed out on these wings! My husband would have loved your sweet and savory wings (me too!) but instead I was lazy on Bowl Sunday and bought take-out wings from Lucille’s BBQ (not sure you have this chain back East) but it wasn’t as satisfying as I had hoped. Hope you’re having a great weekend!

      Reply
    24. Jean says

      February 18, 2011 at 5:09 pm

      It’s too early for lunch–or even brunch–but I’m drooling over these chicken wings. I can’t stop looking at them. Gosh, one of my favorite foods and I love the two versions you made. Yum!

      Reply
    25. Anh says

      February 14, 2011 at 1:48 pm

      omg this dish is wonderful! yes!!!

      Reply
    26. denise @ bread expectations says

      February 14, 2011 at 10:49 am

      Hey Hyosun – Happy Heart Day! 🙂

      I can honestly say that everything you post makes my mouth water and these gorgeous wings are no exception!!

      Reply
    27. Kimberly Peterson says

      February 14, 2011 at 4:47 am

      YAYYYY!!! Excuse my excitement but I am SO HAPPY you posted this. You see, I bought a whole bunch of chicken wings yesterday because they were on special. Then, I am stuck – not sure how to marinade them!!! And then I see THIS, and I realise I’ve never cooked anything Korean before.. and the ingredients look OKAY and do-able.. so THANK YOU!! I am so going to try this. Let you know how I go 🙂

      Reply
    28. Hyosun Ro says

      February 10, 2011 at 8:59 pm

      My contact e-mail can be found at the end of my “About Me” page. Thanks.

      Reply
    29. Anonymous says

      February 10, 2011 at 4:09 pm

      Hi!

      Is there anyway to get in touch with you? I can’t seem to find an email anywhere?

      Thanks in advance!

      All the best
      Kalle

      Reply
    30. Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says

      February 10, 2011 at 9:14 am

      I probably have to try the spicy version! Chicken wings are great at any party. With these wings? I would be licking my fingers too!

      Reply
    31. Biren @ Roti n Rice says

      February 10, 2011 at 5:35 am

      The wings look really good. Both marinades sound delicious but I especially like the spicy one.

      Reply
    32. Nam @ The Culinary Chronicles says

      February 10, 2011 at 1:58 am

      OH MY! My mouth is watering! YUM!

      Reply
    33. Medifast Coupons says

      February 09, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      I made a batch of your Korean chicken wings last night for dinner. Oh yeah, they are awesome. And really not too bad or hard to make, it was the ingredients I had the trouble with – just finding them all.
      Thanks so much for my new favorite wing recipe.

      Reply
    34. beyondkimchee says

      February 09, 2011 at 3:50 pm

      Yum! I happened to eat the famous Korean chicken wings at “Bonchon” restaurant in NYC last weekend. Koreans do know how to make their wings finger licking good. Don’t you think?
      Wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    35. Ali says

      February 08, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      I should have waited to read this until after lunch. Those wings look SO good, Hyosun. I would take those over a traditional buffalo wing anyday.

      Reply
    36. ~Lisa~ says

      February 08, 2011 at 1:20 pm

      I love Asian wings. Great recipe!

      Reply
    37. Andrea@WellnessNotes says

      February 08, 2011 at 4:45 am

      The wings sound wonderful! My hubby would love them!

      Reply
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