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Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Chicken Wings
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Marinating
3 hrs
 

A spicy Caribbean Classic

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: chicken wings, Jerk, Jerk Chicken, Jerk Seasoning
Servings: 3 Servings
Author: Daniel Peikes
Ingredients
Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Allspice
  • 2 tbsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Onion
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flake Adjust for your heat tolerance
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne Adjust for your heat tolerance
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Hot Paprika Adjust for your heat tolerance
  • 2 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Clove
  • 1 tbsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
Jerk Chicken Wings
  • 1/2 Cup Jerk Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Lime Juice
  • 12 Chicken Wings
  • Non-stick Cooking spray
Instructions
Jerk Seasoning
  1. Combine all the jerk seasoning ingredients in a large bowl. Note that this will make more than you need for this recipe. Save the rest for future use.

Jerk Chicken Wings
  1. To make the marinade, in a small sauce pot combine 1/2 cup of the jerk seasoning, lime juice, oil, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes together into a paste. Remove for the heat and allow to cool.

  2. Add the chicken wings to a Ziplock bag along with the marinade. Place in the fridge for a minimum of three hours up to overnight.

  3. Preheat your oven to 250°F. Place your cooling rack on sheet pan and spray the rack with cooking spray. Put the wings on the the rack and bake at 250°F for 30 minutes.

  4. Increase the temperature to 450°F and continue to bake until the skin crisps up and the the spices starts to char. It will be fairly dark, and look almost burnt. Serve immediately.