Description
These Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings are seasoned to perfection and baked until crispy. Tossed in a flavorful sauce, they make a delicious appetizer or main dish.
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 (or substitute with vegan butter or ghee)
- ¼ cup Crystals hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or 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, place a wire rack on top, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dry the Wings – Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Coat the Wings with Seasoning – Toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and thyme.
- Arrange the Wings on the Rack – Place seasoned wings on the wire rack in a single layer.
- Bake the Wings – Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, flip, bake another 20 minutes, then finish skin side up for 5-10 minutes.
- Make the Sauce – Melt butter, add hot sauce and coconut aminos (or soy sauce), simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the Wings in Sauce – Coat the baked wings with the prepared sauce.
- Serve and Garnish – Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the wings thoroughly for crispy skin.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- For a milder version, reduce the cayenne or omit it entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings, Chicken Wings Recipe, Baked Chicken Wings