Jerk Chicken Wings

Air fried, baked or Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings are so flavorful you’ll wish you made more! If you are looking for an easy appetizer or tasty main dish, look no further than these tasty Jamaican jerk chicken wings. You’ll love these flavorful and crispy baked Jerk chicken wings. 

Suitable for Low Carb, Keto, and Gluten Free Diets diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

Best Jerk Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are the perfect appetizer meat because you don’t even need a knife and a fork to eat them! Make a big ol’ batch of Caribbean jerk chicken wings to serve on game day or at any gathering. Everyone loves them and it’s easy to make enough for everyone to sample.

But chicken wings aren’t just for game day! Add a few side dishes and these wings are perfect as a main dish for dinner any night of the week. 

A little smoky and a little spicy, Jamaican jerk seasoning is a spice mix that is full of flavor. The wings take a little bit to cook through, but since the prep work is so simple, you won’t mind the extra oven time. It gives you plenty of time to make a few sides or relax while dinner cooks.

If you like wings then check out these Sticky Air Fryer Chicken Wings and Instant Pot Coca Cola Chicken Wings. 

Why Make This Recipe

• Flavorful – It’s a little hard to explain what jerk chicken wings taste like, but we know you will love these spicy and smoky baked chicken wings.
• Simple – Just season and bake.
• Perfect for A Crowd – Cook up a double or triple batch of these wings for a simple and tasty game day or party snack. 

Ingredient Notes

• Jerk Seasoning – This seasoning blend can vary slightly from brand to brand but usually contains Cumin, nutmeg, allspice, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, red pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, parsley, and brown sugar.
• Oil – Any light vegetable oil will work. 
• Chicken Wings – Use whole wings or cut them into wingettes and drumettes.  

How To Make Jerk Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Place chicken wings in a large bowl, add seasoning and oil and mix until well coated.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C and then spray the basket with cooking spray.
3. Cook the chicken wings for 15 -18 minutes, turning half way through.

How To Bake Jerk Chicken Wings

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with the oil and seasonings. Toss to coat well. 
2. Place on a baking tray with a wire rack (optional) and bake at 425F / 218C for 40-50 minutes.
3. Flip the wings halfway through cooking.
   

How To Make Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with the oil and seasonings. Toss to coat well. 
2. Preheat the grill to 400F / 204C.
3. Place the wings on the grill and cook for 40-50 minutes, turning them every 10-15 minutes to cook evenly.

Note: Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165F / 74C when inserted into the thickest part of chicken breasts.

Tips For Success

• Dry the chicken wings with paper towels before adding the oil and seasoning. 
• Use a wire rack to cook the wings on so they turn out nice and crispy.
• Turn wings halfway through cooking if baking or every 10 minutes if grilling. 
• If you are gluten free, be sure to check the seasoning package carefully to make sure it doesn’t contain any gluten. 

Variations

• Amp Up the Flavor – Jerk seasoning is incredibly flavorful but you can kick it up even more by adding green onions, garlic, or jalapeno peppers to the marinade.
• Add Cilantro and Lime – Cilantro and lime juice adds a bright flavor to jerk chicken. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro over the wings and give them a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving. 
• Serve with Dip – A cool and creamy dip like ranch or blue cheese dressing tastes great with jerk chicken. 

Budget-Friendly Tips 

• Purchase Whole Wings – Whole chicken wings are generally less expensive than wingettes and drumettes. Cut off the wingtips and then separate the wingette and drumette if you prefer this to cooking whole wings. 
• Save the Wing Tips – If you buy whole wings and cut off the wingtips, toss them in a freezer bag until you get a bunch and use them to make chicken stock. 
• Purchase in Bulk – Purchase chicken in bulk or on sale and store it in the freezer until you need it. 
• Make it A Meal – Add a few sides and serve these wings as a meal rather than as an appetizer. 

Make Ahead And Storage

• Prep Ahead – Mix the wings with the oil and seasoning and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to let the flavors marinate the chicken. 
• Store – Leftovers should be stored in the fridge and should be consumed within 4 days. 
• Freeze – Freeze marinated chicken wings for easy use later on by following these steps;
  • Mix the chicken, oil and jerk seasoning.
  • Place into freezer bags.
  • Store in the freezer for 3-6 months.
  • Place in the fridge overnight to defrost. 
  • Cook as directed. 

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips.
• Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice.
• Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes.

More Recipes You May Like

• Sticky Cola Air Fryer Chicken Wings.
• Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders.
• Really Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders.
• Chicken Satay with Avocado Sauce.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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