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Gochujang Glazed Smoked Chicken Wings

Gochujang Glazed Smoked Chicken Wings

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired American BBQ
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Wings:
  • 3 lbs chicken wings split
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Gochujang Glaze:
  • ¼ cup gochujang
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

Method
 

  1. Pat wings dry thoroughly.
  2. Toss with baking powder and seasonings.
  3. Air-dry uncovered in fridge 2–12 hours.
  4. Preheat smoker to 225°F.
  5. Smoke wings 45–60 minutes to 150°F internal temp.
  6. Increase heat to 375–400°F.
  7. Cook until 175–185°F internal temp and skin crisps.
  8. Simmer glaze ingredients 5 minutes.
  9. Brush glaze on during last 5–7 minutes of cooking.
  10. Rest 5 minutes. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Always cook wings to at least 175°F for tenderness.
  • Air-drying improves skin crispness dramatically.
  • Glaze near the end to prevent burning.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less gochujang.