the Breville Test Kitchen

Air-Fried Spicy Jerk Chicken Wings

Every Jamaican cook has their own version of this fragrant, fiery dish. This recipe is spicy, sweet and aromatic with a lime dressing that gives a final zing a ding ding. Our version is cooked in the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Compact, it is so perfectly designed it has its own Wings function that can be easily adapted depending on the number of wings you cook. If time allows, let the chicken marinate overnight for a flavor punch. You can increase the heat by adding more chili for those who like it hot. Oh, hello Mr Scotch Bonnet!

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact

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1 hr 40 mins total time

15 mins active time

Easy

Makes 15

Ingredients

Measurements:

15 chicken wing drumettes and flats (party wings)
Cooking spray
Lime wedges
to serve
Fresh cilantro
finely chopped, to serve

For the marinade

2 shallots
coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 Scotch Bonnet chili
halved, optional
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp ground allspice
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp light brown sugar
3 tbsp vegetable oil

For the lime dressing

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp grated lime zest
2 tsp fresh lime juice
½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1Place all the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend to form a coarse paste, scraping down the side occasionally. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for the dressing and set aside. Transfer the remaining marinade to a large bowl.
Tip: Remove the seeds from the chili for a milder marinade.
2Add the wings to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
3Insert the oven rack into position 2 Down. Set the oven to Wings, Darkness 2, select 15 Pieces and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
4Line the roasting pan with foil and grease the foil. Place the wings and marinade in a single layer in the roasting pan.
5Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 28 minutes. When the oven signals, turn the wings. Add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time and continue cooking. When there is 5 minutes remaining on the timer turn the wings again. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
6To make the lime dressing, place the reserved 1 tablespoon marinade with the oil, lime zest, juice and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
7The wings should be golden brown and cooked through. If not, press A Bit More.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
8With the wings still in the oven, adjust the oven to Broil, High, for 3 minutes and press Start to broil.
9The wings should be lightly charred. If not, press A Bit More.
Tip: If you like your wings well charred, broil them a little longer.
10Add the chicken to the lime dressing and gently toss to coat.
11Serve the wings topped with lime juice and cilantro.