Description
Spicy Cajun Garlic Chicken Wings bring zesty Southern heat right to your dinner table, guaranteed to spark conversation and satisfy serious flavor cravings. Crispy, bold wings packed with Louisana-style seasonings will have your friends asking for seconds before the plate even hits the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.2 kg chicken wings
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Position a wire rack on top if you have one.
- Grab paper towels and thoroughly dry each chicken wing. Excess moisture prevents crispy results.
- Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Drop the chicken wings into the seasoning mixture and massage until every surface gets completely coated.
- Spread wings across the baking sheet, keeping space between each piece so they crisp evenly. Do not crowd the pan.
- Slide the sheet into the 425°F oven and roast for 35-40 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through cooking to ensure golden browning on all sides.
- During the last 10 minutes of roasting, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small pan. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and warm gently for 1-2 minutes without browning.
- Remove wings from the oven when they reach 165°F internal temperature and look beautifully crisp.
- Transfer hot wings to a clean bowl and drizzle the garlic butter over them. Toss gently to distribute the flavor.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped parsley on top for a fresh finish if you want extra color and taste.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality chicken wings for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat wings completely dry before seasoning to guarantee extra crispy results.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount based on personal spice tolerance for a customized heat level.
- Use a wire rack when roasting to help wings crisp evenly and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 332 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg