Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, tips removed and split at the joint
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon essential spices such as black pepper and salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
1. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth. Honestly, blending well makes all the difference for flavor infusion techniques.
2. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the wings, ensuring each wing is well-coated.
3. Refrigerate the marinating chicken wings for at least 1 hour, but overnight is best for optimal flavor infusion. Why? Time allows the spices to penetrate deeply.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. This cooking temperature setting is crucial for getting that perfect crispiness.
5. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
6. Cook for 20 minutes. Halfway through, flip the wings and spray lightly with cooking spray if needed. This step is key for an even golden finish.
7. Check the wings at the 20-minute mark. Why? Because all air fryers vary slightly, and you might need to adjust the jerk chicken wings cooking time slightly.
8. Serve hot. Trust me, the aroma alone will have everyone ready to dive in.
Notes
For the best results, let the wings rest for 5 minutes after cooking. This little pause lets the juices redistribute, making your jerk chicken wings even more juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marination Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 310 per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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