Korean-Style Chicken Wings Recipe: Crispy and Spicy 2026

These Korean-style chicken wings bring together the crackling crunch of a well-fried skin and the deep, oriental flavor of the sauce that coats them, with an irresistible spicy kick. Every bite is a balance of crispy coating, sticky glaze and toasted sesame.

For this dish to succeed, it is important that the wings come out well coated and crispy after frying. The sauce is what gives the plate its distinctive character, and if you enjoy a bit of heat, you will absolutely love it.

Ingredients for Korean-Style Chicken Wings

For 4 servings (about 20 wings)

• 800 g chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 100 g fine corn flour (cornstarch)
• 100 g all-purpose wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder or baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 300 ml mild olive oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons mild olive oil or sunflower oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon chili powder or chili flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• Chopped scallion or chives

How to Make Korean-Style Chicken Wings Step by Step

1. Prepare the wings

Start by preparing 800 g of chicken wings, either bought already separated or split yourself into the drumette and the wing, removing the tip. It is also important to go over them and remove any stray feathers; the ideal way is to singe them with a kitchen torch.

2. Season and add the coating

Once they are ready, add 1 teaspoon of salt, place them in a bowl and add the coating ingredients: 100 g fine corn flour, 100 g wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder or baking soda and 1 egg.

3. Mix and let rest

Mix everything well and, if it looks too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water. Let them rest while you heat about 300 ml of mild olive oil, or as much as your pan needs.

4. Fry the wings in batches

Once the oil is hot, fry the wings. Add them to the pan a few at a time and let them cook for about 10 minutes. When they are crispy, transfer them to a rack or colander and keep frying another batch until all are done.

5. Brown the garlic and ginger

While the wings fry, you can start the sauce. In a pan or wok, put 2 tablespoons of mild olive oil or sunflower oil and add 1 finely chopped garlic clove and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger.

6. Add soy sauce, vinegar and honey

Set the wok over the heat and sauté these ingredients well. When they begin to turn golden, pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey.

7. Finish the sauce

Mix and then add 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce. Stir well, let the sauce reduce for a few minutes and it is ready to add to the wings.

8. Toss the wings in the sauce

Once all the chicken wings are fried and the sauce is ready, tip them into the wok with the sauce and toss so they soak it up well. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and they are ready to serve.

9. Plate and garnish

Immediately transfer them to a plate or serving dish and decorate with another tablespoon of sesame seeds and chopped scallion or chives, then they are ready to taste.

Tips for the Best Korean-Style Chicken Wings

Get the coating right

For the recipe to succeed, it is key that the wings come out well coated and crispy after frying. Keep the oil at a steady heat and fry in small batches so the temperature does not drop.

Adjust the heat to your table

If you do not tolerate spice well or there are small children at the table, you can leave it out entirely or make half with spice and half without. In that case, divide the sauce in two once it is made and add the chili and sriracha only to one half at the end, giving you two trays of Korean-style chicken wings.

Serve them right away

Toss the wings in the sauce just before serving so the coating stays crunchy, and finish with sesame seeds and chopped scallion or chives for freshness and texture.

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