Straightforward Cajun Rub Wings
These Cajun Dry Rub Wings are straightforward to cook and have a spicy twist on traditional chicken wings. With a crispy outside and soft and juicy inside, they are the well-balanced dry rub wing combination.
A house favorite cajun wings
These cajun wings are straightforward to cook and well-balanced as an appetizer or a busy weeknight meal.
Most people are only familiar with wings coated in sauce like these Honey garlic wings. Dry rub wings are also satisfying.
Because this is a dry rub recipe (vs. Sauced) doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on flavor. The combination of paprika, cayenne, and garlic in the cajun seasoning leaves you with a bold, spicy flavor you love in wings.
Cooking chicken wings is plain with the right method and seasonings.
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Why you will come back to this cajun chicken wings recipe
There is so much to love about these cajun chicken wings.
- Straightforward to cook
- Less messy
- Crispy on the outside
- Baked rather than deep fried
What you’ll need for Cajun Chicken Wings
The method is so plain, you’ll only need two ingredients:
- Wings
- Cajun seasoning
What kind of wings to use
For the wings, we like to buy a package that has a combination of wings and drumettes. Sam’s Club sells a large bag of them that’s great.
This type of wing is sometimes referred to as “party wings”. Rather than the full wing being attached, they’re already separated for you into flats and drumettes. It’s what most people are familiar with when it comes to buffalo wings.
While flats and drumettes are our preference, this recipe also works great on full wings. You’ll need to be sure you cook it a little longer.
How to make Cajun Rub Wings
Cajun chicken wings are short-list to make.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Add the wings to a large mixing bowl with the cajun seasoning.
Step 2
Mix and combine the cajun seasoning with the wings making sure that all of the wings are completely coated.
Step 3
Place the wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a little bit of space between them.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove from the oven and serve.
Cajun seasoning
Both from-scratch cajun seasoning and store-bought work great in this recipe. The key is making sure that you aren’t using one that is too salty. You’ll want to have enough rub on the wings to fully coat them and flavor them without overpowering them with salt.
The key flavors you’re looking for in Cajun seasoning are cayenne pepper, garlic, oregano, onion, and paprika. Most seasoning blends will also have salt and black pepper, but they won’t give it that quintessential cajun taste.
Cooking Methods for this Cajun Wings Recipe
Our favorite way to cook cajun wings is using the oven baked method detailed in the recipe card. You end up with evenly cooked wings that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Baking cajun wings can be done on a wire rack if you prefer, but we don’t find it necessary.
You can also Make them in the air fryer. Air frying will help you have an extra crispy outside and works evenly on a dry rub wing like Cajun wings.
If you decide to grill the wings, rub the grill grates with cooking oil before adding the wings. This will prevent them from sticking and pulling the skin off of the wings when you flip them.
To grill them, preheat the grill to 375ºF and cook them for 20-25 minutes rotating throughout the cooking process.
Cajun Chicken Wings Recipe Tips and Tricks
- It’s important that you make sure the wings are fully coated in the seasoning in order to have great flavor.
- This batch is great dipped in remoulade or even tossed with some wing sauce.
Grilled cajun wings
If you want to make these cajun wings on the grill instead of the oven, preheat the grill to 350ºF-375ºF.
Place the wings on the grill and let them cook for about 35 minutes, flipping once.
How to serve Cajun Rub Wings
Cajun wings are well-balanced as an appetizer for a party or the main meal.
If you’re serving them as the main dish, there are plenty of great sides that pair well with them.
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Potato salad
- Potato wedges
- Baked beans
- Macaroni and cheese
- Jalapeno poppers
- Coleslaw
Be sure to include dipping sauces with your wings. We like traditional buffalo sauce or even a remoulade sauce would go great with these.
Tools to make cajun wings
Mixing bowls – stainless steel
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Tongs
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FAQs about this Cajun Wings Recipe
How to store and reheat Cajun Chicken Wings
Allow the wings to cool and place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These wings also freeze well. Once they’ve cooled, place them in a freezer-safe airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat the wings, place them in the oven on a baking sheet. Cover them with foil and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and let them cook under the broiler for 1 minute to crisp up.
Prep 10 minutesCook 35 minutesMakes 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound wings
- 1/4 cup cajun seasoning
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Add the wings to a large mixing bowl with the cajun seasoning.
- Mix and combine the cajun seasoning with the wings making sure that all of the wings are completely coated.
- Place the wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a little bit of space between them.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
- It’s important that you make sure the wings are fully coated in the seasoning in order to have great flavor.
- This batch is great dipped in remoulade or even tossed with some wing sauce.
