Description
These Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings are a flavorful and spicy twist on a classic favorite. The wings are coated in a blend of Cajun spices and baked until crispy, then tossed in a buttery hot sauce mixture for the perfect finish. Serve these wings as a delicious appetizer or main dish at your next gathering!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
- 3 pounds split chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter (substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option, or ghee for Paleo/Whole30)
- ¼ cup Crystals hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (substitute with soy sauce)
- Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Baking Setup
Adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dry the Wings
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Coat the Wings with Seasoning
Toss wings in a bowl with baking powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and thyme.
- Arrange the Wings on the Rack
Place wings on the wire rack in a single layer, skin side up.
- Bake the Wings
Bake for 20 mins, flip, bake another 20 mins, then finish with 5-10 mins until crispy.
- Make the Sauce
Heat butter, add hot sauce and coconut aminos, simmer for 5 mins.
- Toss the Wings in Sauce
Coat wings in the prepared sauce in a large bowl.
- Serve and Garnish
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper in the seasoning mix.
- Make sure to dry the wings thoroughly before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness.
- For extra heat, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the seasoning mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken Wings, Spicy, Appetizer, Baked
