Jerk Chicken is made with 4 green onions, garlic, fresh thyme, allspice; air fry at 380°F for 22 minutes to serve 4. 320 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Blend all marinade ingredients into a paste.
- 2
Score chicken pieces deeply. Coat with jerk paste. Marinate 4 hours minimum (overnight is best).
- 3
Air fry at 380°F for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until charred and internal temp reaches 175°F.
- 4
Squeeze lime over the chicken.
- 5
Serve with coconut rice, fried plantains, and coleslaw.
Tip: Scotch bonnets are VERY hot — use habaneros for slightly less heat, or seed them completely for flavor without fire. The longer you marinate, the deeper the flavor. Score the chicken deeply so the spices penetrate.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 22 minutes vs ~40 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Jerk Chicken at 380°F for 22 minutes. Scotch bonnets are VERY hot — use habaneros for slightly less heat, or seed them completely for flavor without fire. The longer you marinate, the deeper the flavor. Score the chicken deeply so the spices penetrate.
You need: 4 green onions, 2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers (seeded for less heat), 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tbsp allspice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 2 lbs chicken drumsticks and thighs, Coconut rice, Fried plantains, Coleslaw, Lime wedges. This recipe serves 4 with 320 calories per serving.
Jerk Chicken takes 22 minutes total at 380°F. Serve with coconut rice, fried plantains, and coleslaw.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 22 minutes at 380°F.
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