Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings

I’m hesistant about peanut sauces. They tend to be too sweet for me, and I am not a sweet meats girl. However, when we were in Savannah, these PB&J chicken wings were highly recommended, and I quickly became obsessed. I had to find a way to make them at home, and luckily, I found a recipe from Pekin the Chef that was spot on. Though it seems complicated, I promise they are easy. The peanut sauce is not overly sweet; it has almost an umami flavor. You pair the chicken wings with this slightly spicy peach jam. It’s never too late to switch it up and try out some new flavors. I air-fried the chicken wings; you are welcome to fry them up, bake them, or do whatever you like.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

• 2lbs Chicken Wings
• 1 TSP Salt
• 1/2 TSP Black Pepper

Pecan Peanut Butter Sauce

• 1/4 Cup Pecans, toasted & finely chopped
• 2 TBSP Butter
• 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
• 2 TBSP Soy Sauce
• 1 TBSP Honey
• 1 TBSP Rice Vinegar
• 1 TSP Garlic, minced
• 1 TSP Ginger, freshly grated
• 2 TBSP Water

Peach Jam Dipping Sauce

• 1/2 Cup Peach Jam
• 1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 TSP Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 TBSP Water

Let’s Get Cooking

Rinse the chicken wings and pat them dry. Season with salt & pepper and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Preheat the air-fryer to 400F. Airfry the chicken wings in batches for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Once all cooked, place to the side.

Make the Pecan Peanut Butter Sauce.

In a small saucepan, toast the pecans over medium heat until fragrant. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, melt the 2 TBSP butter over medium heat. Add in the 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and stir until it begins to melt.

Stir in the toasted pecans. Add in 2 TBSP soy sauce + 1 TSBP honey. Stir well, then reduce the heat to low to keep warm.

Make the Peach Jam Dipping Sauce.

Warm up 1/2 cup of peach jam either in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove top.

Stir in 1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar + 1/4 TSP Chili Flakes. If the jam is still too thick, add water.

In a large mixing bowl, add in the cooked chicken wings and warmed pecan peanut butter sauce, and coat evenly. Serve with the peach dipping sauce and enjoy.

Made with Love,

Hannah