Jamaican
Jerk Chicken Wings
Crispy baked chicken wings tossed in jerk seasoning and scotch bonnet sauce — all the flavor of authentic Jamaican jerk without needing a...
⏱ Prep 10 min 🍳 Cook 40 min 👥 Serves 4 Easy
Ingredients
Spices & Herbs
♦4 tbsp WOS Jerk Seasoning Blend
♦2 tbsp WOS Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce
♦2 tbsp olive oil
♦1 tbsp brown sugar
♦1 tsp garlic powder
Other
♦3 lbs chicken wings (tips removed, split)
♦Lime wedges and scallions to serve
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425F. Line baking sheet with rack.
2
Pat wings completely dry — the drier they are, the crispier they get.
3
Toss wings with olive oil, jerk seasoning, hot sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
4
Arrange on rack in single layer. Do not crowd.
5
Bake 35-40 min, flipping once at 20 min, until skin is crispy and wings are cooked through.
6
Finish under broiler 2-3 min for extra char.
7
Serve with lime wedges, sliced scallion, and extra hot sauce on the side.
Flavor Education
Understanding what each spice contributes is the difference between following a recipe and truly cooking.
Salt
Enhances and balances all other flavors in the dish
Salt doesn't just make food salty — it suppresses bitterness and amplifies sweetness and savoriness.
Black Pepper
Mild warmth and aromatic pungency
Freshly cracked pepper is dramatically more aromatic than pre-ground. The difference is noticeable.
Cooking Tips by Skill Level
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Season lightly first — you can always add more, but you can't take it away. Taste at every step and trust your palate.
Build your flavor in layers: bloom your dry spices in oil for 30 seconds before adding liquids to unlock their full depth.
Finish with a hit of acid (lime, lemon, or vinegar) right before serving to brighten and balance the entire dish.
🧂 Spices for This Recipe
These seasonings help you achieve the authentic flavor profile of this dish.
Jerk Seasoning Blend
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$10.99
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Caribbean Jerk Rub
jerk · chicken · caribbean · bbq · grill
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$9.99
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Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce
hot · pepper · sauce · caribbean
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$10.99
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Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
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$12.99
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