Description
Delicious Cajun-spiced chicken wings with a crispy coating and a flavorful sauce. These wings are perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
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, preheat to 425°F, line a baking sheet, and place a wire rack on top.
- Dry the Wings – Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Coat the Wings with Seasoning – Toss wings in a seasoning mixture in a large bowl.
- Arrange the Wings on the Rack – Place seasoned wings on the wire rack in a single layer.
- Bake the Wings – Bake wings in preheated oven for a crispy finish.
- Make the Sauce – Heat butter, add hot sauce and aminos, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the Wings in Sauce – Coat wings evenly in the prepared sauce.
- Serve and Garnish – Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken Wings, Spicy, Game Day, Party Food
