Description
These Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices for a bold, zesty kick. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, they make an irresistible appetizer or game day snack, served with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
Spice Mix & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Garnish & Serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step helps ensure the wings become crispy when baked.
- Mix Spices: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the flavorful seasoning mix.
- Coat Wings: Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly until all wings are well coated with the spice mixture for an even, bold flavor.
- Arrange Wings: Place the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Bake Wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, turning the wings halfway through the cooking time to achieve a golden brown and crispy exterior.
- Cool Slightly: Remove wings from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes; this helps the skin set and makes them easier to handle.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the wings for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Cajun spiced chicken wings hot, paired with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping to complement the spicy kick.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry is critical for crispy skin.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute the olive oil with avocado oil for a higher smoke point.
- Turning wings halfway through baking ensures even crispiness.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to retain crispiness.
