JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN WINGS

  These Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings are a delight to eat!  Super simple to make, with a bit of a kick, these wings will soon become your new favorite!

  Whenever I make chicken wings I always try to think up something different than the usual “buffalo” wings.  Don’t get me wrong, I love a good buffalo wing, but it just seems like everyone make them like that ya know!  You may have made my RANCH CHICKEN WINGS which are great for people who don’t like heat, because YOU get to control it by dipping them in buffalo sauce rather than in ranch sauce!  

  Now I know when you see “Jamaican Jerk” you automatically think that they will be spicy AF.  But again, you can control the heat.  My kids were able to eat these, but they do like a bit of spice.  I suggest when making the seasoning mixture, if you can’t handle heat, to start with just a little bit of cayenne, taste, and then work your way up from there!  Everyone’s tastebuds are different, so you do what makes your tongue feel good and enjoyable to eat!  

  These wings were done on my Traeger Grill but you are more than welcome to do them in the oven.  I’ve got the oven instructions down below for all of you who don’t have a smoker, or who just want to do it in the oven! 

  These are my husbands favorite, not only because of the hint of smokiness the Traeger gives, but because its flavors are a bit different than what you normally would have with wings.  

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JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serving Size: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken wings
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• OPTIONAL: fresh parsley
JAMAICAN JERK SEASONING:
• 1 tbs garlic powder
• 1 ½ tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 ½ tsp allspice
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili pepper flakes
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
Sauce:
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp all spice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp melted ghee
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Ignite your smoker and set to 375 degrees F.
2. Pat dry the chicken wings and place into a large bowl.
3. Mix the seasonings together in a small bowl and then pour over the chicken. Next pour in the baking powder and the avocado oil. Toss to combine making sure its all well coated.
4. Take the wings and put them directly onto the grill and close the lid. Let the chicken smoke for 15 minutes, then flip and smoke for another 15 minutes.
5. Remove from the grill and place back into a clean large bowl.
6. Mix the sauce together and pour over the chicken wings and toss to coat.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy
OVEN METHOD:
8. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
9. Place seasoned chicken wings onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
10. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake another 15 minutes.
11. Remove and toss with the sauce!

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Whole30: yes

Paleo: yes