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Jerk chicken wings on a large plate, garnished with cilantro and with a side of mac and cheese.
Renee Robley

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

5 from 1 vote
Spicy Jamaican jerk chicken wings coated in a sticky jerk BBQ sauce. Bake them in the oven or make them on the grill or in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 229
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken wings flats and drums
  • 1 lime for washing the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon pepper sauce for washing the chicken
  • 3 tablespoons jerk marinade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the jerk BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • Up to 3/4 cup reserved liquid from the baked chicken
  • 2 fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Method
 

  1. Trim any excess skin or feathers from the chicken wings. Separate whole wings into flats and drums and discard the tips, if needed.
  2. Place the wings in a bowl and cover with water. Add the lime juice and pepper sauce and let them sit for about 30 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse the wings, then pat them dry well with paper towels.
  4. Add the wings, olive oil, and jerk marinade to a large bowl. Massage the marinade into the chicken until well coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  7. Arrange the wings in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake for about 35 minutes, until mostly cooked through.
  8. Remove the wings from the oven and carefully pour the liquid from the baking dish into a measuring cup. Set aside up to 3/4 cup for the jerk BBQ sauce.
  9. Return the wings to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, make the jerk BBQ sauce according to the instructions below.
  11. Coat the wings with the jerk BBQ sauce and bake for another 5 minutes.
  12. Switch the oven to broil and broil for about 5 minutes, watching closely so the sauce doesn't burn. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Make the jerk BBQ sauce
  1. Add the reserved chicken liquid, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, jerk seasoning, thyme, and ginger to a saucepan.
  2. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
  3. Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the sauce and simmer for about 5 more minutes, until thickened.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal

Notes

  • Grill: Preheat the grill to about 350°F. Grill the wings for 15 to 18 minutes, turning as needed, until cooked through and lightly charred. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, if needed. Arrange the wings in a single layer and air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the wings and your air fryer.
  • For either method, make the jerk BBQ sauce without the reserved chicken liquid. Toss the cooked wings with the finished sauce or serve it on the side.

Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com

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