Description
Deliciously spicy and aromatic Baked Jamaican Chicken Wings marinated in a blend of traditional Caribbean spices and baked to golden perfection. These wings offer a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory flavors, making them an irresistible appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at joints and tips removed
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to allow even air circulation around the wings during baking.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, allspice, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, ginger, thyme, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lime juice, soy sauce, and chopped green onions to create a robust Caribbean marinade.
- Marinate Wings: Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours to deepen the flavors.
- Arrange Wings for Baking: Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack placed over the baking sheet. This setup helps the wings cook evenly and crisp up beautifully.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure they brown evenly. Bake until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional Broiling: For extra crispiness, broil the wings for an additional 2–3 minutes at the end of baking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve: Serve the wings hot, garnished with lime wedges and your choice of dipping sauces. These pair wonderfully with rice and peas or a fresh tropical slaw.
Notes
- To achieve extra crispy wings, use the broiler function for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Marinating the wings overnight enhances the depth of flavor.
- These wings pair excellently with classic Caribbean sides like rice and peas or tropical slaw.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
