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    Home » Blog » Appetizers

    Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce

    Published: Apr 7, 2022 · Modified: Apr 11, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce is just as sweet, tangy, and spicy as the sauce you’ll find at their restaurant. Whip up a batch anytime you want that classic flavor.

    Chicken wings coated in Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce on plate

    If you love sauces that explode with flavor, you’re going to love this recipe. This sauce is almost indiscernible from the original.

    Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce

    This was inspired by my other copycat Buffalo Wild Wings sauce recipe on this site and pairs well with these amazing air fryer wings.

    Ingredients

    There are several ingredients to this recipe, but they’re almost all spices. You’ll find everything you need easily at your local grocery store.

    • 2 pounds chicken wings and drumettes (8-12 wings per pound usually, depending on size)
    • Butter
    • Minced green onion (bulb and light green parts only)
    • Water
    • Ketchup
    • Dark brown sugar
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • White vinegar
    • Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce
    • Ground black pepper
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Lemon juice
    • Cayenne pepper
    • Parsley flakes
    • Cornstarch
    • Salt
    • Garlic powder
    • Thyme
    • Onion powder
    • Ground cloves
    • Ground nutmeg
    • Ground allspice
    • Rubbed sage

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    With all those spices, you might think this is an involved recipe, but it’s not. It only takes three steps.

    Step 1: Cook the Onions

    Heat the butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Then add the minced green onions and cook for a few minutes until softened.

    Step 2: Combine the Ingredients

    Remove pan from the heat and whisk in the remaining ingredients.

    Step 3: Cook the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the sauce darkens and thickens.

    Hint: Be careful to just soften the onions up and not brown them.

    Jar filled with Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce.

    • Margarine – If you don’t have butter, you can use margarine.
    • Shallots – If you don’t have green onions, you can use a shallot.
    • Light Brown Sugar – Dark is preferred, but light brown sugar will work.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Topping – Rather than coat wings with it, serve this sauce over chicken, chops, and beef.
    • Dipping – Use this as a dipping sauce for other wing recipes or your favorite foods.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this jerk salmon.

    Equipment

    It takes next to nothing to make this easy recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • Saucepan
    • Spoon

    Storage

    Store this sauce in an air-tight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.

    Tips

    I have a few tips here that will help you make this sauce the best it can possibly be and save you some tears in the process – literally.

    • Never touch your face when working with hot peppers or pepper sauce.
    • Always wash your hand thoroughly after handling peppers or pepper sauce.
    • Be sure you don’t brown the onions.
    • Stir your sauce occasionally as it simmers to prevent sticking.
    Closeup overhead shot of spoonful of Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce over mason jar of more sauce

    More Sauce Recipes

    Do you like sauces? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
    • Avocado Aioli
    • Spicy Garlic Chicken Wings Sauce

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce.

    What is jerk sauce?

    Jerk sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce with heavy tropical flavors.

    How long is this sauce good?

    It will last for about a week in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

    Is jerk sauce spicy or sweet?

    It’s a bit of both, actually.

    Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce

    This copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean jerk sauce is as spicy, sweet, and earthy as the original. It's easy to make and so good!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Course Sauce, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Equipment

    • saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds chicken wings and drumettes (8-12 uually wings per pound, depending on size)
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon green onion minced, white and light green parts only
    • 1 cup water
    • ¾ cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 10 tablespoons dark brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon frank’s cayenne pepper sauce
    • 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper up to 1 teaspoon more, if desired
    • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes dried
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cloves ground
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg ground
    • ⅛ teaspoon allspice ground
    • ⅛ teaspoon rubbed sage

    Instructions
     

    • Grab a resealable bag and throw wings inside. Add enough oil to coat and dump on baking sheet covered in tinfoil. Sprinkle wings with salt and pepper. Bake the chicken wings at 400 degrees F for 60 minutes and golden brown.
      Raw chicken wings on a foil lined baking sheet
    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Caribbean Jerk Sauce.
    • Melt butter over medium low heat. Add minced green onions and cook for a few minutes, until tender. You don't want the onions to darken their color, just soften.
    • Once onions are soft, remove from heat and add water, ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, vinegar, cayenne pepper sauce, pepper, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, cayenne, parsley, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, cloves, nutmeg, allspice and sage. Whisk until blended.
    • Once incorporated, return saucepan to heat and bring to a boil over medium. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes or sauce darkerns and thickens.
      Prepared Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce in a saucepan.
    • Cover sauce and allow to cool.
    • Store in sealed container inside fridge until needed.
      Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce in a glass jar.
    • Serve.
    • Remove your chicken wings from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Place the wings in a a large, heat resistant bowl. Drizzle sauce on wings and toss, if desired, or serve as a dip. Enjoy every bite!
    Keyword buffalo wild wing, Caribbean Jerk Sauce, Jerk Sauce
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