Description
Get ready for a flavor explosion with these Brown Sugar Cajun Wings! A perfect blend of sweet and spicy, these wings are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds whole chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- If your chicken wings aren't already separated into flats and drumettes, separate them at the joint and discard the wing tips.
- Thoroughly pat every wing piece dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Transfer the dried wings to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat.
- In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar Cajun rub over the oil-coated wings and toss to ensure each wing is evenly coated.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring space between each wing.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Thoroughly drying the wings is crucial for crispiness. You can season the wings up to 4 hours in advance for deeper flavor. Avoid overcrowding the cooking surface for the best results.