Easy Cajun Chicken Wings
This Easy Cajun Chicken Wings recipe is made with a homemade New Orleans-Style dry rub and with plenty of spice. If you love the wings at Wingstop you will love these! We love to drizzle them in additional hot sauce.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings I used split/party wings
Homemade Cajun Rub
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Regular paprika will also work.
- 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper Add more for additional heat if very spicy is preferred.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
- salt to taste
Instructions
Baked Wings
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Pat the chicken dry and place it in a large bowl or plastic bag. Bake or air fry. Season the chicken wings with the Cajun rub seasoning. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and add the wings to the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes and then flip the wings.
- Bake for an additional 15-25 minutes. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
Air Fryer Wings
- Pat the chicken dry and place it in a large bowl or plastic bag. Bake or air fry. Season the chicken wings with the Cajun rub seasoning. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- If necessary, spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Add the chicken to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
Notes
- As a rule of thumb, when applying a rub you should apply enough to fully coat the chicken or meat. You don’t want to see any empty spots. Add more spices if necessary.
- You can substitute regular paprika if you wish, but the smoked paprika definitely takes these to the next level.
- You can use actual wings (instead of drums and flats) if you wish, you may need to adjust the number of ingredients needed to fully coat your wings.
- You can make breaded wings using 1-2 tablespoons of baking powder or 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (enough to fully coat the chicken).
- Salt is key for adding additional flavor to the wings. I typically use 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon for this recipe. I generally allow readers to salt to taste and their preference, considering what their diet allows. Keep in mind, that the spices alone will provide flavor, but it needs to be amplified with salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g