Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings: A Flavorful, Crispy Delight
Enjoy bold flavors with these Cajun Spiced Chicken Wings: A Flavorful, Crispy Delight that everyone will love. Try them today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (e.g., Crystal's)
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil; place a wire rack on top.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and thyme. Toss the wings in this seasoning until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings skin side up on the wire rack without overcrowding.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 20 minutes. Finally, flip back to skin side up and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until crispy.
- For the sauce: melt vegan butter in a saucepan and stir in hot sauce and coconut aminos. Simmer for five minutes.
- Toss the baked wings in the sauce until coated and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 wings (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg