Gochujang Honey Chicken Wings (Air Fryer)
Crispy air fryer chicken wings tossed in a sweet, spicy, and sticky gochujang honey sauce. Garnished with sesame seeds, spring onions, and lemon
Equipment
- 1 Airfryer
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp baking powder
For the Gochujang Honey Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 1/2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
For Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Spring onions chopped
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Fill a bowl with water, a splash of vinegar, and a pinch of baking soda. Soak the wings for 10 minutes, then rinse well and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Combine the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, white pepper, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the wings and toss until every piece is well coated. For best results, place on a wire rack and let dry in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Place the wings in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding. Air fry in batches for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deep golden and crispy.
- While the wings cook, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add the brown sugar, chilli flakes, gochujang paste, soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, and honey. Stir and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
- Add the hot wings to a large bowl and pour the sauce over the top. Toss until every wing is fully coated.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped spring onions, and lemon slices. Serve immediately.