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Air Fryer Jerk Chicken wings

A Caribbean classic made in the air fryer! Juicy and packed with traditional flavors. One of my favorites made easy for sure! Grilling instructions included as well! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinate Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: jerk chicken, Jerk wings, wings
Author: kingcooks

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

Jerk Marinade

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup green onions
  • 1 cup bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup thyme
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp all spice berries or powdered
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers reduce if needed
  • 6-10 whole chicken wings cut or left whole

Jerk BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup jerk marinade
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp vinegar apple cider

Instructions

Jerk BBQ Sauce

  • In a sauce pan add in the ingredients for the jerk bbq sauce, stir everything together and let cook over low/medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Once cooked transfer to a container and set aside.

Jerk Marinade

  • Using a food processor, blender or immersion blender, add in all the jerk marinade ingredients and blend until full combined. Makes about 3-4 cups of marinade.
  • Store in a container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze into 1 cup portions to extend life up to 3 months.
  • In a bowl or freezer bag add in 1-1 1/2 cups jerk marinade and the prepared wings.
  • Marinate for 1-2 days or a minimum of 2 hours before cooking.
  • Refrigerate until ready to cook.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Add in an even layer to your air fryer, spray with cooking spray and cook for 8-10 minutes at 390F.
  • Flip, spray with cooking spray and cook for an additional 8-10 minute until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Grilling Instructions

  • Get your grill to 350F. Grill the wings over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes.
  • After 15-20 minutes flip and cook for another 8-10 minutes until wings are cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165F.
  • Once at the correct temperature, transfer to direct heat until perfectly browned and some charring develops.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!