Description
Baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Caribbean to your kitchen. These wings are marinated in bold jerk seasoning and scotch bonnet peppers, offering a spicy kick in every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or game day snacking, they are baked to crispy perfection, making them a healthier alternative to fried wings. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, you can create an irresistible dish that will satisfy both spice enthusiasts and casual diners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs organic chicken wings, disjointed
- 3 tbsp jerk seasoning paste/marinade
- 2–3 tbsp homemade jerk dry rub seasoning
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups premium BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning paste, dry rub, chopped peppers, and melted butter until combined.
- Marinate chicken wings in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange wings in a single layer.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, turning halfway through for even crispiness.
- If desired, brush with BBQ glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (112g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate wings overnight. Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet peppers based on your heat preference. Adding a broil step at the end can increase crispiness.