Try these Air fryer Jerk Chicken Wings coated in a delicious BBQ sauce. They are easy to make with just 5 ingredients and you will have a perfect side or appetizer. The air fryer gives them that crispy skin and tenderness on the inside.
Well , I guess you all can welcome me into the air fryer fan club. I purchased one for Black Friday and I am absolutely in love ! The air fryer cooks food quickly and is oh so convenient for week day meals ! I will be bringing air fryer recipes to the blog for sure , because I love this kitchen tool already. This recipe is for air fryer BBQ jerk chicken wings . I combine my all purpose seasoning (shoptheglamkitchen.com ) , jerk seasoning and browning sauce to make some tasty wings. Then they are tossed in one of my favorite BBQ sauces. As always , enjoy and let me know how you like them !
With so many chicken wings recipes I have shared with you here, this Air-fried Jerk Chicken Wings recipe is by far my personal favorite after these Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken Wings. I love this time saver one-pan dish of Greek Whole Chicken wings with Baby Potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinner when I’m on a tight budget for time.
How to marinate jerk chicken wings?
After washing your chicken wings, pat them dry using a paper towel then season them with your seasoning and jerk sauce. Let the chicken wings stay in the marinade for a little over 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
Ingredients needed
- 12 wingettes (or 6 whole wings )
- 1/4 teaspoon Glam Kitchen adobo all purpose seasoning (Order at shoptheglamkitchen.com )
- 1 teaspoon browning
- 1 tablespoon wet jerk seasoning
- 4 tablespoon your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, add chicken wings , all purpose seasoning , browning, and jerk seasoning- mix well until chicken is fully coated
2. Put wings in air fryer and cook for 20-22 minutes on 390 – flip halfway through the cook time
3. In a clean large bowl add bbq sauce and cooked chicken wings – toss them until wings are fully coated with the bbq sauce
4. Serve and enjoy !
Serving suggestions
- Serve these Air fryer Jamaican Jerk chicken wings as an appetizer on a platter with other finger foods.
- These wings will pair so well with these creamy Scalloped Potatoes. This is a great side for any occasion all year round.
- Pair up your air-fried chicken wings with this Asiago parmesan creamed Spinach. The Asiago cheese gives it a fun twist that turns up the flavors even more.
Recipe variation and substitutes
- Don’t have an air fryer? Don’t worry, you can make these Jerk Chicken wings in the oven. Follow the seasoning and marinating as per instruction in the recipe card then bake in a preheated oven at 420 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. Baste your wings every 20 minutes.
- You can substitute the wings with other chicken cuts of the chicken like drumsticks and thighs.
Storage and reheating guide
- For storing any leftovers, put them in an airtight container or ziplock bag then put them in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. In the freezer, they can stay for up to 3 months.
- Reheating is quite easy in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer then warm the jerk chicken wings for 2 to 5 minutes.
Glam kitchen Tips
- Be sure to pat dry your chicken wings after washing them with a paper towel. If you skip this step then the seasoning might not stay on the chicken wings.
- Line up your air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
- Make sure to use the Glam Kitchen adobo all-purpose seasoning for intense flavor in your jerk chicken wings.
FAQ
How to make crispy wings in the air fryer without burning them?
Chicken Wings made in the air fryer automatically come out with crispy skin. The hot air circulating in the air fryer basket dries up the skin of the wings and the heat turns them into a goldish-brown color.
Are jerk chicken wings spicy?
The traditional jerk chicken is associated with Jamaica and Caribbean food with a typical hot and spicy flavor.
Must I add olive oil when cooking chicken wings in the air fryer?
This has to be a personal preference option, I hardly add oil to my wings in the air fryer because it already has their own fat. Some recipes do call for olive oil in the marinating step.
More delicious wings recipes
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Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken Wings
Air fryer Jerk Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 12 wingettes (or 6 whole wings )
- 1/4 teaspoon Glam Kitchen adobo all purpose seasoning (Order at shoptheglamkitchen.com )
- 1 teaspoon browning
- 1 tablespoon wet jerk seasoning
- 4 tablespoon your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add chicken wings , all purpose seasoning , browning, and jerk seasoning- mix well until chicken is fully coated
- Put wings in air fryer and cook for 20-22 minutes on 390 – flip halfway through the cook time
- In a clean large bowl add BBQ sauce and cooked chicken wings – toss them until wings are fully coated with the BBQ sauce
- Serve and enjoy !