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Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings on blue oval platter. Beer and cute veggies on the side.
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4.34 from 3 votes

Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter sub vegan butter for dairy-free and sub ghee for paleo/whole30
  • ¼ cup Crystals hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos sub soy sauce
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Adjust the oven rack to the upper middle position and preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non- stick spray.
  • Use paper towels to pat the wings dry and place them in a large bowl. It's important to dry them REALLY well!
  • Place the wings in a large bowl and add the baking powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, cayenne, and dried thyme. Toss until the wings are evenly coated in the spices.
  • Place the wings, skin side up, in a single layer on top of the prepared wire rack. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and flip the wings, transfer back to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and flip once more, so that they are skin side up once more. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until cooked through and crispy.
  • When the wings are almost done, heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When melted, add the Crystal’s hot sauce and coconut aminos and cook, simmering, stirring often, until the flavors have melded and it has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, pour the sauce in a large bowl. Add the baked wings on top and gently toss until well combined. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

*If you have time, I place the uncooked chicken wings on a sheet pan, skin side up, in a single layer and place them in the fridge, uncovered, to dry out the skin for 1 to 8 hours. This isn’t necessary but definitely lends to the crispiest possible wing.

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 277mg | Sodium: 3157mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1799IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 5mg