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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Baked Peanut Butter and Jelly Chicken Wings

    Baked Peanut Butter and Jelly Chicken Wings

    Published: Apr 2, 2021 · Modified: May 5, 2021 by Erin · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    These oven-baked peanut butter and jelly chicken wings are reminiscent of a Thai peanut sauce with a touch of sticky sweetness. They are flavorful and juicy, perfect for a game-day appetizer, and simple enough for a weeknight dinner!

    Plate of peanut butter and jelly chicken wings topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and blackberry coulis.

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    • What Makes This Recipe Work?
    • Ingredients
    • More Peanut Butter Recipes
    • Instructions
    • What Should I Serve With These Wings?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Game Day Recipes
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    My husband and I were on a date one night recently, eating at a local restaurant Wishbone & Flynt. Our server recommended their popular PB&J wings. Just one bite in and I knew I needed to recreate the recipe at home! These wings are so good!

    Many of the recipes on this site require multiple revisions and lots of testing. But this one was a home run on the first try! To quote my husband, "You nailed it! You've got something crave-worthy right here!"

    What Makes This Recipe Work?

    Flavor: The layer of flavors in these wings is incredible! Each ingredient builds depth and balance. You get richness from the peanut butter, sweetness from the jam, and spice from the sriracha.

    But it doesn't stop there! The ginger and garlic add a nice zing, the lime juice brings acidity, and the fish sauce and soy sauce add a savory umami component that makes your mouth water for your next bite.

    By the way, if you love wings then check out this easy recipe for air fryer boneless wings!

    Ingredients

    PB&J Wings ingredients: blackberry jam, peanut butter, sriracha, chicken wings & drumettes, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce.

    Chicken: You can use fresh chicken wings or thaw frozen ones. But if you purchase them whole then you do need to separate the wing from the drumette before marinating. Simply cut off the tip of the wing and discard it. Then cut the joint between the wing and drumette, to give you two separate pieces. Here is a video that shows the process.

    Peanut Butter: Any creamy peanut butter will work for this recipe.

    Jam: I use seedless blackberry jam in order to add a little tartness to the recipe, in addition to sweetness. However, any dark fruity jam can be substituted. I recommend trying raspberry, cherry, strawberry, or even grape! Just make sure it is seedless jam, and not preserves as you do not want any fruit chunks.

    Ginger: Fresh ginger root is best for savory recipes like this, but in a pinch, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger.

    Garlic: I am also partial to fresh garlic. But if you are using garlic powder then you will use ¼ teaspoon.

    Fish Sauce: I have not personally tried a fish sauce substitution, but I hear you can replace it with Worcestershire. You could also leave it out completely and add a splash more of the lime juice and soy sauce.

    More Peanut Butter Recipes

    If you love peanut butter as much as I do then you will want to try these other tasty peanut butter recipes.

    • Peanut Butter Whiskey Fudge
    • Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
    • PB&J Cocktail
    • Peanut Butter Curry

    Instructions

    1. Mix the Sauce.

    There are just a few steps to making this chicken wings recipe. The first could not be more simple. Just mix every single ingredient except the chicken in a bowl together.

    Give it a little taste. If it is too spicy for you then add another tablespoon each of peanut butter and jelly. Not spicy enough? Give it a little squirt of sriracha. The flavors will change with cooking, but you can get a general idea of the flavor here and make any adjustments you prefer.

    Peanut butter and jelly, sriracha, fish sauce, and soy sauce in a bowl with mnced ginger and chicken on the side.

    2. Marinate chicken

    Before tossing in the chicken, remove about a quarter cup of the marinade into a separate container. You will use this to baste the chicken as it cooks.

    The flavors really come together after refrigerating for an hour, but the beauty of this recipe is that you can make it ahead and refrigerate for up to a day!

    That means that you can make this all up in the morning before work, or even the night before, and then put them in the oven when you get home.

    Chicken tossed in the sauce in a bowl, with plastic wrap to cover it.

    3. Bake the Wings

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and put each piece immediately onto a baking sheet. You can line the sheet with parchment paper for easier clean-up.

    Leave a little space between each piece of meat. This will help them to crisp up.

    After 20 minutes, flip each wing and brush the reserved sauce over the top of each piece. Continue baking for 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

    Chicken wings on a sheet pan.

    What Should I Serve With These Wings?

    • Parmesan Truffle Fries
    • Vegetable Platter
    • Nappa Salad
    • Macaroni and Cheese
    • The PB&J Cocktail is the perfect drink to pair with these wings!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will the wings keep in the fridge?

    Cooked chicken wings will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, cook at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, until heated through.

    Can I freeze the wings?

    Once the cooked chicken wings have cooled completely, place them in a freezer-safe container and seal tightly. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator, then follow the above reheating instructions.

    Can I cook wings in the air fryer?

    Yes, the air fryer makes delicious wings! Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray and lay the wings in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 10-20 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. (Cook times vary based on your air fryer model)

    More Game Day Recipes

    • Toasted Ravioli Recipe (Fried, Oven-Baked, and Air-Fried Options)
    • Ultimate Gooey Chocolate Brownies Recipe
    • Idaho Finger Steaks Recipe
    • Maine Whoopie Pies Recipe

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    Plate of peanut butter and jelly chicken wings, with a jar of peanut butter and a jar or jelly in the background.

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    Recipe

    Plate of peanut butter and jelly wings topped with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and blackberry coulis.

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings

    Recipe by: Erin
    These sweet and spicy wings are the perfect game-day appetizer, and are a hit at parties!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Marinating Time 1 hr
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Asian
    Servings 6
    Calories 619 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ¾ cup seedless blackberry jam
    • ⅓ cup sriracha
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 ½ teaspoons minced)
    • 2 teaspoons grated or minced ginger root
    • 4 pounds chicken wings and drumettes
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, blackberry preserves, sriracha, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic cloves, and ginger.
    • Remove ¼ cup of the sauce from the bowl and reserve for basting. Add the wings and drumettes to the remaining marinade and toss to coat the meat in the sauce.
    • Cover both bowls and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
    • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Spread the wings and drumettes onto a large baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece. Use a second baking sheet, if needed.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces over and baste with reserved sauce. Bake an additional 10-20 minutes, or until fully cooked. The total time will vary based on the size of your wings.
      To check doneness, insert a thermometer into one of the largest pieces of meat. The wings are ready when the thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

    Notes

    Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray and lay the wings in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 10-20 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. (Cook times vary based on your air fryer model.)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Camille

      April 02, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Woah! What a great idea! These sound sooooo good and I cannot wait to try them!

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