Jerk Chicken Wings with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Elevate your next game day or casual gathering with these irresistible Jerk Chicken Wings with Creamy Dipping Sauce! Bursting with the bold and fiery flavors of traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning, these wings are seasoned with a fragrant blend of allspice, thyme, paprika, cinnamon, and a touch of cayenne for heat, balanced beautifully by the tangy kick of fresh lime juice. Baked to golden perfection, they’re the perfect combination of crispy and juicy. Pair them with the homemade creamy dipping sauce, featuring tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lime, a touch of honey, and fresh dill, for a cooling counterpoint to the spicy wings. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for any occasion. Whether served as an appetizer or the star of your meal, these wings are a guaranteed flavor-packed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.25 tsp salt (for sauce)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top for optimal crisping.
In a large bowl, combine all the spices for the jerk seasoning: allspice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, paprika, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Add the lime juice and olive oil to the spice mixture and stir to form a paste.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then place them in the large bowl with the jerk seasoning. Toss to evenly coat each wing with the marinade.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
While the wings are baking, prepare the creamy dipping sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest, honey, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Once cooked, remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the jerk chicken wings hot with the creamy dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 203 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 1038 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
