Cajun Wings
These Cajun wings are flavorful, super crispy and delicious! Perfect for game day, family night or pretty much any time. Cajun dry rub wings are easy to make and satisfy that craving for some heat.
Servings 2 pounds
Calories 599kcal
Cost $15
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
Cajun Dry Rub Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (dark or light)
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon (Optional) flour for more of a “breaded” wing style
Instructions
Important Note on Cook Times
- The size of chicken wings, cooking method and brand of deep fryer, oven and air fryer, etc. will vary cook times.
- For safety: FDA recommends cooking to internal temperature of 165oF.
- Cook times will vary with drumettes/wingettes (smaller) vs. larger drumstick style wings you will find in many grocery stores.
Deep Fryer Chicken Wings
- Set aside ¼ of seasoning (without flour).
- Place wings in bag with seasoning and refrigerate for one hour prior to deep frying. This allows seasoning to penetrate. Do not skip this step if deep-frying.
- 375°F for 8 minutes. Check internal temperature and cook for additional 1-2 minutes or more, as needed.
- Once wings are done, sprinkle with extra seasoning (no flour).
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place wings in bowl and coat thoroughly with seasoning.
- Optional: Refrigerate for one hour prior to allow seasoning to penetrate further.
- Cook on 400°F for 7-9 minutes. This may be enough time for small wings (drumettes/wingettes). However, be sure to check internal temperature.
- Flip and cook for additional 1-2 minutes or more, as needed (may be up to 6-8 minutes additional for larger wings).
Oven Baked Chicken Wings
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place wings in bowl and coat thoroughly with seasoning.
- Optional: Refrigerate for one hour prior to allow seasoning to penetrate further.
- Cook on 400°F for 40 minutes. For smaller wings, check internal temperature around 20 minutes.
- For extra crispy, cook for an additional 30 minutes at 175°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1349mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg