Description
Jamaican jerk chicken wings bring Caribbean heat to your plate, blending fiery spices with smoky grilled perfection. Crispy, zesty wings promise a flavor explosion that transports you straight to Jamaica’s passionate culinary landscape.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken wings
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cooking surface.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, jerk seasoning, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly blended.
- Immerse chicken wings completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is generously coated. Allow wings to absorb flavors for minimum 30 minutes, preferably refrigerating overnight for maximum taste intensity.
- Spread marinated wings across baking sheet, maintaining a single layer to promote even roasting and crispy exterior.
- Roast wings in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, rotating midway through cooking process to guarantee uniform browning and thorough cooking.
- Once wings achieve golden-brown perfection and reach safe internal temperature, remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for aromatic finish.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper, more intense flavor that allows spices to fully penetrate the chicken wings.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings reach 165°F (74°C) internal temperature for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal spice tolerance, reducing for milder version or increasing for extra heat.
- Pat chicken wings dry before marinating to help achieve crispier skin and better seasoning adhesion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (minimum marinating time)
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg