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Award-Winning Jerk Chicken Wings

Turn up the flavor with these award-winning Kajani Roots Jerk Wings. Marinated overnight in bold jerk seasoning and saucy tropical heat, every bite delivers smoky spice balanced with sweet mango-pineapple notes. Baked to perfection — and optionally finished with a quick fry for that irresistible crispy edge — these wings are juicy, tender, and bursting with Caribbean flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 tbsp. Kajani Roots Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 cups Kajani Roots Jerk BBQ Sauce or Tropical Mango Sauce
  • 2 pounds of 1st and 2nd joint party wings (Wash and Clean)
  • 1- Banking Pan 12.7" X 8.9’ X 2" (Recommended)
  • 2 tbsp. Oil


Directions:

  1. In the bowl, add 2 pounds of chicken wings
  2. Add 1/2 cup of oil, Jerk seasoning, Jerk BBQ Sauce, or  Sweet Tropical Sauce in the bowl or both
  3. Mix all together and let sit overnight or refrigerate for an hour or so
  4. Grease the baking pan with oil
  5. Add the seasoned wings to a baking pan, leaving space between each wing
  6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees for electric or 400 degrees for gas
  7. Once heated, place in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes on the bake setting
  8. Turn the chicken over and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes
  9. Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before removing it to a serving platter.

Ingredients:

  • 2 qt Stainless Steel Saucepan
  • 1 to 1.5 quarts of oil
  • ½ cup - 1 cup of Kajani Roots Jerk BBQ Sauce, Sweet Tropical Sauce, or Creamy Coconut Sauce


Directions:

  1. In a pot with oil, turn the stove to medium to high heat
  2. Let the oil heat for a minute until it is hot
  3. Add 3 to 4 wings to the pan and cook for 10 to 20 seconds, or until crispy
  4. Repeat this step until all wings are cooked. (internal temp 165°F)
  5. Let wings cool on a paper towel for 1-2 min. before serving
  6. (Optional) Use Kajani Roots Jerk BBQ sauce, Sweet Tropical Sauce, or Creamy Coconut Sauce to toss the wings until coated, or use them as dipping sauces.