Jerk Chicken Wings {Whole30}

Jerk Chicken Wings adds that classic Caribbean Jerk flavor to our favorite finger food –– wings! These wings are a great idea for any event or season. They come together quickly, require minimal prep and you can make a small batch in your air fryer or a large batch in the oven. Easy Peasy!

For the Jerk Seasoning/Marinade you can use store bought Jerk Seasoning (if on a Whole30 make sure it is compatible) or you can make a batch of my homemade Whole30 Jerk Seasoning! Of course I highly recommend my homemade recipe because the flavor is amazing.

Homemade Jerk Seasoning

I love making my own Jerk Seasoning that I use whether I am on a Whole30 round or not. You will need ½ a batch for these wings. Find the recipe here.

Step by Step Recipe Guide

1. Marinate your wings in a bath of jerk seasoning. For this batch of wings, I used my homemade Whole30 compatible Jerk Seasoning and some coarse salt.

2. Then let marinate over night. You marinate for as little as 30 minutes, but I recommend overnight for best results.

3. When ready to cook add the wings in a single layer to a sheet pan or to your air fryer tray, coated with cooking spray.

4. There are two ways to cook the wings. You can broil them at 450°F for about 45 minutes or air fry them for 25 minutes.

5. Once the wings are done, I brush it with a little bit of jerk seasoning and then pop it back in for about 5 minutes before serving.

These wings were tender and juicy with lots of jerk flavor. If you are not sure about the spiciness of jerk seasoning, you can make your homemade jerk seasoning mild or as spicy as you like, by increasing the amount of pepper you add to it. If using store bought seasoning, choose a mild version and you can add some cayenne pepper to spice it up if needed.

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Jerk Chicken Wings {Whole30}

Althea Brown

Chicken wings marinated in a flavorful homemade, Whole30 friendlyJerk Seasoning. Then perfectly baked in the oven for a juicy and tender Jerk Chicken Wings

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Whole30

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 lb of chicken wings
• ½ cup of homemade Jerk Seasoning or 2-3 tablespoons of store bought
• 1 teaspoon of table salt or salt to taste
• ½ cup of white vinegar for washing the wings (optional)
• Cooking spray

Instructions

 

Prep the wings (optional)

• If you bought whole wings, cut wings into 3 pieces by cutting at the joints and discard the wing tips
• Soak the wings in the vinegar for about 15 minutes then rinse clean
• Add wings to bowl, then pat dry and sprinkle with salt
• Next add the jerk seasoning and spread liberally over all the wings, reserving about 2 tablespoons of seasoning (if using home made). Making sure that they are well coated with the jerk seasoning
• Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight for best results
• When ready to bake, Preheat oven or air fryer to 450 °F

Roast in the oven

• Place wings in a single layer on a greased (sprayed with cooking spray) baking sheet, then roast on the middle rack for 20 minutes
• Then flip the wings over and continue to cook for another 20 minutes
• Next brush wings with reserved jerk seasoning and cook for an additional 5 minutes
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving

Air Fry

• Place wings in a single layer in and air fryer tray, then air fry for 20 minutes. Flip half way through and continue to air fry
• After 20 minutes of air frying brush the wings with about 1 tablespoon or more of jerk seasoning, then continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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