Sticky Orange Jerk Wings
Sticky Orange Jerk Wings
Ingredients
For the Wings Seasoning
- 16-18 party wings
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (5g)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, (2g)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, (2g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, (3g)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, (3g)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, (1g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, (1g)
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
For the Orange Jerk Glaze
- 1 1/4 cups orange juice
- 1/2 orange zest, from 1/2 orange
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade, (about 40g)
- 2 tablespoons honey, (42g)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, (12g)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, (15ml)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, (15ml)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced (10g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (about 15g)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, (14g)
- 1/2-1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced (optional, use with caution for heat)
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, homemade or store-bought
- Drizzle olive oil, as needed
- Fresh orange slices, for garnish
For the Homemade Jerk Seasoning (if not using store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more if you like heat
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- 1
Pat the party wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients listed under "Wings Seasoning". Add the dried wings and toss until each wing is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and marinate the seasoned wings in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. For best flavor, you can marinate them for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 60 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Air fry the wings for 12 minutes. Then, flip each wing and continue to air fry for another 11-12 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 24 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
For extra color and crispiness, you can optionally broil the cooked wings on high for an additional 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
While the wings are air frying, prepare the glaze. If using a Scotch bonnet pepper, add the finely minced pepper, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and a drizzle of olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the remaining "Orange Jerk Glaze" ingredients to the saucepan: orange juice, orange zest, orange marmalade, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, unsalted butter, and the prepared jerk seasoning (either store-bought or homemade from the ingredients list).
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened and developed a glossy texture.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm orange jerk glaze over the wings and toss thoroughly until each wing is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Serve the sticky orange jerk wings immediately, garnished with fresh orange slices. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sticky Orange Jerk Wings
For the Wings Seasoning
- 16-18 party wings
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (5g)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, (2g)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, (2g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, (3g)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, (3g)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, (1g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, (1g)
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
For the Orange Jerk Glaze
- 1 1/4 cups orange juice
- 1/2 orange zest, from 1/2 orange
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade, (about 40g)
- 2 tablespoons honey, (42g)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, (12g)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, (15ml)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, (15ml)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced (10g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (about 15g)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, (14g)
- 1/2-1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced (optional, use with caution for heat)
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, homemade or store-bought
- Drizzle olive oil, as needed
- Fresh orange slices, for garnish
For the Homemade Jerk Seasoning (if not using store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more if you like heat
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- 1
Pat the party wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients listed under "Wings Seasoning". Add the dried wings and toss until each wing is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cover the bowl and marinate the seasoned wings in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. For best flavor, you can marinate them for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 60 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Air fry the wings for 12 minutes. Then, flip each wing and continue to air fry for another 11-12 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 24 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
For extra color and crispiness, you can optionally broil the cooked wings on high for an additional 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
While the wings are air frying, prepare the glaze. If using a Scotch bonnet pepper, add the finely minced pepper, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and a drizzle of olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the remaining "Orange Jerk Glaze" ingredients to the saucepan: orange juice, orange zest, orange marmalade, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, unsalted butter, and the prepared jerk seasoning (either store-bought or homemade from the ingredients list).
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened and developed a glossy texture.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm orange jerk glaze over the wings and toss thoroughly until each wing is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Serve the sticky orange jerk wings immediately, garnished with fresh orange slices. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min