Fired-Up Chicken Wings

Caribbean inspired jerk chicken wings

PREP TIME
2-4 Hours
EGG TEMP
350°F/176°C
COOK TIME
30 Minutes
SERVINGS
1-4
CORE INGREDIENT
Chicken
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder 
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) Jerk Marinade (see below) 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder 
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) onion powder 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked paprika 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly ground black pepper 
  • 2 lbs (0.9 kg) chicken wings 
  • 1/2 teaspoons (2.5 ml) ground ginger 
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt 
  • jalapeno chili (for less heat, seed the chili) 
  • 1/2 cups (120 ml) canola oil 

Jerk Marinade

  • 3/4 teaspoons (3.8 ml) ground nutmeg 
  • 3/4 teaspoons (3.8 ml) ground cinnamon 
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) dried ground sage 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) dried red chili flakes 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground allspice 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried thyme leaves 
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) garlic powder 
  • lime, juiced 
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) soy sauce 
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) olive oil 
  • 1/2 cups (120 ml) orange juice 
  • 3/4 cups (180 ml) white vinegar 
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chopped onion 
  • green onions, finely chopped 
  • Scotch bonnet chili, seeded and chopped 

Instructions

Main

Step 1

Combine the oil, jerk marinade, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, jalapeno, salt and ground ginger in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the chicken wings and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Step 3

Fire up your charcoal. Set up the EGG for direct cooking at 350°F/176°C.

Step 4

Remove the wings from the marinade, shaking off the excess. Pat the wings dry with paper towels.

Step 5

Grill the wings, turning once halfway through cooking, for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and the juices run clear.

Jerk Marinade

Step 1

Blend all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Makes 1 3/4 cups (420 ml).

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