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Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings

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Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings will replace buffalo chicken wings as your new favorite appetizer. A crowd pleaser for company or dinner anytime.

Cajun wings on white plate

These Cajun spiced chicken wings came to be at Super Bowl XLVII. My family loves Buffalo Wings, but sometimes I miss the mark. Our favorite wings are from Squatters Brew Pub and I have yet to capture their wipe-sweat-from-your-brow-but-keep-eating perfect medley of heat and flavor. (Stay tuned on my quest to capture that perfect combination.)

I don’t like poultry skin but chicken wings never come skinless, right? So, I always trim as much of the skin from my wings as possible before baking them. It does take a few extra minutes, but try it once. You’ll see it is worth it. Trimming the fat is not only great for your waist, but let’s hear it for the seasoning actually being ON the meat. Chicken wings are tiny bites anyway. So make that bite count, with tons of flavor. But you’d better make extra because these will be the most popular item at the party.

Cajun Spice Rub is the perfect, I am serious, perfect combination of flavors. These Cajun wings are super easy to prepare, and juicy-moist. If chicken wings can be healthy, these are right up there. With the skin trimmed off as much as possible, healthy fresh herbs and spices. Also, baked rather than fried (okay, baked in butter!), they have become one of our favorite appetizers and crowd pleasing WOW chicken wing recipes.

I promise these will satisfy every appetite from the hearty big guys, dainty eaters (I don’t know any of those), and every kid at the table.

No dipping sauce needed. They steal the show. Trust me.

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Cajun Spice Chicken Wings

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 422
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds chicken wings, separated and trimmed of excess skin/fat
  • ½ cup butter, (1 stick)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun Spice Rub, recipe below
  • Juice from one lemon

For the Cajun Spice Rub:

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1¼ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1¼ teaspoons dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional or adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trim wings of excess skin (if desired) and allow to come to room temperature (This is important, or else the sauce will be more difficult to spread on them). Pat the chicken wings dry.
  • Melt 1 stick butter in a small pot or in the microwave and whisk in the 1 Tablespoon Cajun Spice and lemon juice. Let cool enough to feel lukewarm. Mix it again and toss the chicken wings with half the sauce. Arrange in single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment or Silpat and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Take the wings out of the oven and switch oven to broil. Set your oven rack about 6 inches under the broiler and broil 3-4 minutes, watching until nicely browned.
  • To serve, toss in the remaining sauce (the butter will have set slightly, but will melt nicely onto your hot wings as you toss them). Plate the wings and dust with more Cajun Spice Mix as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Cajun Spice Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 992mg43%
Potassium 278mg8%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 1843IU37%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Published on March 11, 2013

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My name is Sally and I love to be in the kitchen. Making fresh, unique dishes is my way of showing love for family and friends and I hope that here you’ll find recipes of both healthy and indulgent dishes that will inspire you to cook more at home while sharing some love of your own. more about me

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