Description
Experience the bold and spicy flavors of the Caribbean with these Baked Jamaican Chicken Wings. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of traditional Jamaican spices and baked to crispy perfection, these wings offer a delicious and healthier alternative to fried versions. They are ideal as an appetizer or a flavorful snack, sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 ½ pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
Marinade and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top to allow air circulation, which helps the wings crisp up.
- Dry and Marinate Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly using paper towels to ensure a crispy texture when baked. Place them in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, tossing to evenly coat the wings.
- Mix Seasoning Blend: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, ground allspice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and ground ginger. Mix until well blended.
- Coat Wings with Seasoning: Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the wings and toss thoroughly to ensure every wing is fully coated with the spice mix, enhancing the flavor with every bite.
- Arrange and Bake: Lay the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack to promote even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness and doneness.
- Optional Broil for Crispiness: For an extra crispy finish, switch the oven to broil and cook the wings for an additional 2 to 3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Serve the wings hot, accompanied by fresh lime wedges or your favorite dipping sauce. These wings pair wonderfully with sides like rice and peas or coleslaw for a complete meal.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the wings overnight in the seasoning blend.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- These wings are excellent served with classic Caribbean sides such as rice and peas or a refreshing coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
