Description
Spicy savory baked chicken wings bring zesty flavors straight from Korean street cuisine. Crispy wing perfection combines gochujang, garlic, and sesame notes that home cooks will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) split chicken wings
- ½ cup oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp instant chicken stock (optional)
Instructions
- Spice Blend Preparation: Thoroughly mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and instant chicken stock in a shallow container to create a robust, aromatic seasoning.
- Wing Coating: Drizzle oil over chicken wings in a spacious mixing bowl, then meticulously massage the spice blend into each wing, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Marination Process: Let wings absorb the spice mixture by resting at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerating overnight, allowing the seasonings to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Oven Preparation: Position the oven rack in the middle, preheat to 450ºF, then immediately reduce to 340ºF when placing wings inside to achieve perfect cooking conditions.
- Baking Technique: Arrange wings on a foil-lined baking sheet with strategic spacing, promoting optimal air circulation and ensuring consistent cooking throughout.
- Cooking and Crisping: Bake for 50-60 minutes, rotating halfway to guarantee uniform crispness and a golden-brown exterior that locks in the wings’ juicy interior.
- Resting and Finishing: Remove wings from the oven and let them rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes, allowing moisture to evaporate and flavors to intensify.
- Presentation: Garnish with vibrant lemon slices and freshly chopped cilantro, creating a visually stunning and aromatic culinary masterpiece.
- Serving: Present immediately to preserve the wings’ crispy texture and maximize their flavor profile.
Notes
- Master Spice Blend Technique: Create a uniform, well-mixed spice combination by thoroughly whisking all dry ingredients to distribute flavors evenly and prevent clumping.
- Optimize Marination Process: Let chicken wings absorb spices for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, to enhance depth of flavor and tenderness.
- Achieve Perfect Crispy Texture: Maintain proper oven rack positioning and temperature control, starting at 450ºF then reducing to 340ºF, ensuring crisp exterior without burning.
- Maximize Serving Presentation: Rest wings briefly after cooking to lock in juices, then garnish with fresh herbs and citrus for a vibrant, restaurant-quality appearance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg