Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful air fryer jerk chicken wings with a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and sweetness. A healthier alternative to deep-frying, ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 finely minced scotch bonnet pepper or 1 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them get extra crispy in the air fryer.
- Season the Wings: In a large bowl, combine the wings with jerk seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes.
- Cook the Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 24-26 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and finely minced scotch bonnet pepper (or hot sauce) to create a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Glaze the Wings: During the last 3 minutes of cooking, brush the glaze over the wings and return them to the air fryer.
- Serve: Once done, transfer the wings to a serving plate, garnish with fresh herbs or extra lime wedges, and enjoy!
Notes
- Milder Version: Reduce the amount of jerk seasoning or use a mild jerk seasoning blend.
- Extra Spicy: Add more scotch bonnet peppers or a dash of cayenne for extra heat.
- Oven-Baked Alternative: If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer,snack
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Keywords: Jerk chicken wings, air fryer wings, crispy chicken wings, spicy chicken wings, Caribbean jerk wings