Jerk Chicken Wings

Jerk Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer marinated overnight in a homemade jerk sauce with green onions, jalapenos and spices baked crispy in the oven.

Just like my recipe for Buffalo Wings, Jerk Chicken Wings are the perfect game day snack that you can whip up for your guests, although you will need to let them marinade overnight. They’re full of rich, delicious flavor, with a smoky kick, the perfect addition to our collection of Appetizer Recipes.

JERK CHICKEN WINGS

Looking for a new, unique appetizer? Want to wow your family with something different than the classic chicken wing recipes? This Jerk Chicken Wing recipe is incredibly easy to make, and the overnight marinade makes them extremely tender and flavorful. You can also customize them with some extra spice for that one friend of yours who can’t get enough heat in their food, or you can add a tasty dip. 

Jerk Chicken Wings have a delicious smoky flavor, and are filling enough to keep everyone happy without making them feel like they’ve eaten too much rich food. Make these a day ahead and keep them in the fridge overnight so they’re ready to bake and perfectly marinated.

MORE DELICIOUS CHICKEN WING RECIPES

Buffalo Wings

Thai Peanut Chicken Wings

BBQ Chicken Wings

Boneless Buffalo Wings

JERK CHICKEN WINGS FAQS

• What is jerk seasoning made of? Usually chiles, cinnamon, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, nutmeg, allspice, and thyme, but there are a lot of variations. 
• Is Jerk Chicken spicy? “Jerk” refers to a cooking style, where meat is marinated and cooked in a blend of jerk spices. It can be as spicy as you want to make it. 
• Are Cajun and Jerk seasoning the same? No, there are key differences in texture and flavor. Jerk seasoning is Jamaican and is usually a paste. Creole seasonings came from French colonists and is usually a powder. 

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VARIATIONS ON JERK CHICKEN WINGS

• Add ins: Try mixing in some finely chopped jalapenos to make your Jerk Chicken spicy, or you can try scallions, cilantro, or even chopped garlic cloves. 
• Gluten free: This recipe is already very gluten free, but it’s always a good idea to check the labels on your ingredients to be sure. Soy sauce sometimes has gluten in it, so be sure to choose a celiac-friendly bottle when you’re shopping for ingredients. 

HOW LONG ARE JERK CHICKEN WINGS GOOD?

• Serve: You shouldn’t leave Jerk Chicken Wings out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours. You need to refrigerate them to keep them for later. 
• Store: Jerk Chicken Wings are good in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best results, cover the chicken wings with plastic wrap or put them in an airtight container that can completely seal. You should also allow the wings to cool all the way down to room temperature before you freeze or refrigerate them. 
• Freeze: Cooked Jerk Chicken Wings are good in the freezer for up to 3 months. Keep them completely sealed to keep moisture from getting onto the wings. 

MORE DELICIOUS BUFFALO WING RECIPES:

Domino’s Hot Buffalo Chicken (Copycat)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

WHEN ARE JERK CHICKEN WINGS SAFE TO EAT?

According to the USDA’s Official Website, chicken is cooked through and safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (73.8 degrees C). You should always check the temperature of your chicken before you eat it, no matter how cooked it looks on the outside. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate reading. 

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Jerk Chicken Wings

Jerk Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer marinated overnight in a homemade jerk sauce with green onions, jalapenos and spices baked crispy in the oven.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Jamaican

Keyword Jerk Chicken Wings

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 363 kcal

Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion , chopped
• 6 stalks green onions , chopped
• 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded, deveined and halved
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 pounds chicken wing drumettes
• cooking spray

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Instructions

1. In a food processor add the green onions, onion, jalapeno, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg and allspice and puree until smooth.

2. Place chicken in a large ziplock bag with half the marinade and reserve the rest of the marinade in the refrigerator.

3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.

4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

5. Place chicken drumettes on prepared baking sheet and reserve marinade left in the bowl.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

7. Brush 1/2 the reserved marinade onto the chicken wings and bake an additional 20 minutes.

8. Flip the chicken and brush the rest of the marinade on the chicken and cook and additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Jerk Chicken Wings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 94mg31%

Sodium 1671mg73%

Potassium 348mg10%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 442IU9%

Vitamin C 27mg33%

Calcium 57mg6%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.