Description
Sizzling honey garlic jerk chicken wings combine Caribbean spice with sweet-savory magic, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Crisp air-fried perfection and gluten-free goodness make these wings a crowd-pleasing dish you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds chicken wing dings
- 8 teaspoons (up to 9 teaspoons) jerk seasoning
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Seasonings and Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce and Cooking Additives:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon gluten-free hot sauce
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry chicken wings using paper towels, then generously season with salt, pepper, jerk seasoning, and baking powder, ensuring even coating.
- Heat air fryer to 400°F and lightly coat the rack with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken wings in a single layer without overcrowding, allowing proper air circulation for crispy results.
- Cook wings for 15-17 minutes, carefully turning midway to ensure uniform crispiness and complete cooking.
- While wings are air frying, create the glaze by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, releasing its rich flavor profile.
- Incorporate honey, tamari, hot sauce, ginger, and paprika into the butter mixture, allowing it to simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove wings from air fryer once golden and crisp, then generously coat with the prepared honey garlic sauce.
- Return sauced wings to air fryer for an additional 8 minutes, enabling the glaze to caramelize and adhere to the chicken.
- Transfer to serving plate and enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure chicken wings are thoroughly dried with paper towels to achieve maximum crispiness in the air fryer.
- Use baking powder as a secret weapon to help create extra crispy skin by drawing out moisture and breaking down proteins.
- Choose gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos as a soy sauce alternative for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Control spice levels by adjusting the amount of hot sauce and jerk seasoning to suit individual taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg