Honey Garlic Jerk Chicken Wings
These Honey Garlic Jerk Chicken Wings offer a delicious balance of spicy jerk seasoning and sweet honey garlic sauce, cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer. Juicy and flavorful, these gluten-free wings are perfect for any occasion, from weeknight meals to gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Caribbean, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb party chicken wing dings (disjointed with tips removed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8–9 tsp jerk seasoning
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Cooking spray
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1/4 tsp gluten-free hot sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger or fresh grated ginger
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper, jerk seasoning, and baking powder. Toss to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the rack with cooking spray and arrange the wings in a single layer.
- Cook the wings for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the wings cook, melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, tamari, hot sauce, ginger, and smoked paprika. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Once wings are crispy, toss them in the sauce or brush the sauce on the wings and return to the air fryer for an additional 8 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by adding more jerk seasoning or hot sauce.
- Try boneless chicken thighs or drumsticks as an alternative.
- For a sweeter version, add more honey.
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