Description
Deliciously sweet and spicy Jerk Chicken Wings that are baked to perfection and tossed in a rich, flavorful jerk sauce, perfect for game day, parties, or a tasty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 3 – 4 lbs. chicken wings (whole or separated into drum and flat)
- 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tbsp. jerk seasoning (Grace’s or Walker’s Wood recommended)
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
Jerk Sauce
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 cup jerk seasoning
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Wings: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). If using whole chicken wings, carefully separate the drum from the flat using a sharp knife to help them cook evenly.
- Season the Wings: In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Use your hands or a large spatula to toss and coat all the wings evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake the Wings: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. For best results, place an oven-safe baking rack on top of the sheet and arrange the wings on the rack so air circulates around them. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until wings are cooked through and skin is crispy.
- Make the Jerk Sauce: While wings bake, heat a skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Add the unsalted butter, ketchup, honey, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup jerk seasoning, and apple cider vinegar. Stir the mixture and bring it to a simmer, then let it cook gently for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to meld the flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Coat the Wings: Remove the baked wings from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm jerk sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the sauced wings and serve immediately. These jerk chicken wings are delicious on their own or paired with a cooling ranch or your favorite dressing.
Notes
- Using a baking rack allows for crispier wings by letting fat drip away and air circulate.
- Adjust jerk seasoning amount according to your heat preference.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance the spicy flavors.
- These wings are perfect for entertaining or casual dinners and can be made ahead and reheated.
- Try adding a squeeze of lime for extra brightness before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 wings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
