Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings (Electric Smoker Recipe)

Platter of smoked jerk chicken wings with lime wedges and green dipping sauce in a round bowl.

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Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings (Electric Smoker Recipe)

These electric smoker jerk chicken wings are smoky, spicy, and packed with Caribbean flavor. Marinated in jerk seasoning and finished low and slow with allspice berries, they’re juicy, bold, and perfect for backyard BBQs or game day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Marinating Time30

Total Time2 40

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican

Servings: Servings

Calories: 372.22kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Electric Smoker

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings trimmed
Lime wash: juice of 2 limes and 2-3 cups water
2-3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
2-3 tablespoons Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paste mild or hot & spicy depending on your preference
½ cup allspice berries soaked in water
1 ½-2 cups Apple or cherry wood chips

Instructions

Place the wings in a large bowl and cover with the juice of 2 limes and water. Allow to sit for 30 seconds-1 minute.
2 pounds chicken wings, Lime wash: juice of 2 limes and 2-3 cups water
Rinse the wings and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with the jerk spices, ensuring all wings are fully coated.
2-3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
Next, add the jerk seasoning paste and coat all of the wings. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
2-3 tablespoons Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paste
Add allspice berries and wood chips to your electric smoker and preheat it to 225 degrees F.
½ cup allspice berries, 1 ½-2 cups Apple or cherry wood chips
After the wings have marinated, place them on the smoker rack. Close the smoker and cook for 2 hours or until they reach at least 165 degrees F.

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Notes

Use allspice berries in the smoker for authentic jerk aroma (sub for pimento wood).
Marinate at least 30 minutes—longer = more flavor.
Pat wings dry before seasoning for crispier skin.
Apple or cherry wood keeps the smoke mild and sweet.

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