Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings

I absolutely love these dry-rub style Cajun chicken wings! With just a few ingredients, you can make these in the air fryer or oven for wings that come out crispy and juicy every single time. Toss them with your favorite Cajun/Creole seasoning, like Tony C's or Slap Ya Mama, and serve them with hot sauce for extra flavor. You're going to love this recipe!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 24 chicken wings

Calories: 74 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 pounds - party chicken wings
1 tbsp - aluminum-free baking powder
¼ cup - salt-free Cajun seasoning
½ tsp - Kosher salt
neutral oil
Louisiana hot sauce

Instructions

Dry the wings super well with paper towels. You want them to be as dry as possible so the wings get crispy!
Then, place the wings in a large bowl. Add the baking powder, half of the Cajun seasoning, and the salt. Toss until the wings are well coated, being sure to get the seasoning in all the nooks and crannies.
To bake the wings, preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or tin foil. Then, place an oven-safe wire rack on the prepared sheet pan. Grease the rack generously with neutral oil or cooking spray.
Place the wings skin-side up in a single layer on the wire rack. It's ok if they're touching a little on the sides, they will shrink as they bake!
Bake the wings for 25 minutes. Then, flip the wings and bake them for another 20-25 minutes until they are crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes to get even crispier.
Grease the basket of an air fryer with neutral oil or cooking spray. Then, place the wings skin-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops of the wings with just a little neutral oil or cooking spray. It's ok if they're touching a little on the edges, they will shrink as they cook!
Fry the wings at 375°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Then, flip the wings and fry them for 6-8 more minutes until they're crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Rest for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the cooked wings to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning with a pinch of salt, and toss until the wings are well-coated. Taste and add more seasonings, if needed. Serve with Louisiana-style hot sauce and enjoy!

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