Oven Baked Jerk Chicken Wings Recipe

These crispy and juicy oven-baked wings are coated in a homemade jerk seasoning that's sure to get your mouth - and lips - tingling. They've got the perfect amount of sweet to 'em, and the perfect amount of heat to 'em, and they're jam-packed with Jamaican flavor in every bite. And that's not all! With just 10 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time, these spicy jerk wings are super easy to put together too. 

Crispy and Flavorful Baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

I love a recipe that can whisk you away in your imagination and these Jamaican jerk chicken wings do exactly that! The secret is all in the jerk seasoning which combines authentic spices for the ultimate Caribbean wings recipe.

Not only are these seriously delicious wings, but they are also super low in saturated fat because I don't add butter or any oil and they are oven-baked rather than fried. That means you can seriously indulge (and trust me, you will want to) without feeling guilty.

I promise you if you have ever been to Jamaica, these spicy chicken wings will transport you right back to Kingston. The sun is shining, and the weather is sweet!

Ingredients for Jerk Chicken Wings

• 10oz. chicken wings
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon fried parsley
• Salt and black pepper - to taste

How to Make Jerk Chicken Wings

Step 1: To start, add the onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, spices, salt, black pepper, and fried parsley to a large bowl and give it a good mix.

Step 2: Next, pat the chicken wings dry and coat them with the jerk seasoning. Make sure that all the wings are fully coated, and shake off any excess jerk seasoning. Cover the bowl and marinate the jerk wings in the fridge for 4 hours. When the time is almost up, preheat your oven to 400°F. 

Step 3: Arrange the marinated wings on a wire rack over a baking dish - or a prepared baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Cook the wings and bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through until both sides are a beautiful golden brown.

Step 4: Check that the internal temperature is at least 165°F, then take the baked wings out of the oven and serve them with your favorite sides/dipping sauces.

Can I Cook the Jerk Wings in the Air Fryer?

Absolutely, an air fryer is a fantastic alternative to oven baking and will give you the same delicious results. Just make sure to wait to coat the wings in the jerk seasoning until they're almost done cooking in the air fryer.

Also, as far as cooking time and temp go in the air fryer, I usually cook mine for 24 minutes at 360°F, flipping halfway through, and then turn the heat up to 400°F and cook 'em for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through again.

What to Serve With Jerk Chicken Wings

If you are looking to serve up a real Jamaican feast, then you need to pair these jerk chicken wings with some other Caribbean classics. These Jamaican fried dumplings and these authentic Jamaican rice and peas make the perfect sides to go with 'em.

I like to serve my wings with a classic jerk sauce, but they also go great with sweet chili sauce, blue cheese dipping sauce, and this awesome hot honey sauce.

Expert Tips to Make the Best Recipe

• One of the best things about this jerk wings recipe is that it is super adaptable. My jerk seasoning uses classic Jamaican seasonings and spices, but you can also add soy sauce, red pepper flakes, dried thyme, and other herbs and spices to the seasoning mix too.
• Sweet chili jerk wings are an awesome twist on this wing recipe. You can either add a little sweet chili sauce to your dry seasonings or use it as a dipping sauce.
• For extra flavor, try sprinkling some diced green onions and sesame seeds on top of the wings before serving them.

Storing and Reheating Instructions For These Jerk Wings

In the fridge: Allow your leftover chicken wings to cool, and then transfer them to an airtight container. You can then store them in the fridge for 3-4 days and store them like this.

In the freezer: You can freeze any of your leftover chicken wings in an airtight container - or a freezer-safe bag - for up to 4 months.

Reheating: To reheat your chicken wings, just put them back on a baking sheet and cook them in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350°F. If you want to reheat frozen chicken wings, let them thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking them again.

More Chicken Recipes

• Boneless BBQ wings
• Breaded chicken wings
• Chicken parm sandwiches