Cajun Wings Recipe
Crispy, oven-baked Cajun wings tossed in buttery hot sauce with a hint of lemon. Bold, smoky, and irresistibly juicy.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 lb chicken wings, drums and flats patted dry for extra crispiness
- 1.5 tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
- 1.5 tbsp neutral oil canola or avocado
- 1.75 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1.25 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to desired heat
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional for balance
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp hot sauce your favorite
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan and set a wire rack on top.
- Pat wings very dry with paper towels. Toss with baking powder and oil until coated.
- Stir Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and brown sugar together.
- Sprinkle the spice blend over wings. Toss until every piece is evenly seasoned.
- Arrange wings on the rack, skin side up, leaving space between pieces.
- Bake 25 minutes. Flip and bake until deep golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Whisk melted butter, hot sauce, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Toss hot wings in the butter mixture. Rest 5 minutes so the coating sets.
- Shower with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Air fryer option: Cook at 380°F for 18–22 minutes, shaking halfway, then toss in the butter sauce. For extra heat, add more cayenne or a splash of vinegar-based hot sauce. Leftovers reheat well at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until crisp.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cajun Wings Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.