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cajun wings in a white bowl with parchment paper
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Cajun Wings

Crispy Cajun wings with a bold dry rub, made fast in the air fryer or baked on a rack for crackly skin and big flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Holly

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds chicken wings split and tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat to 425°F. Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towel.
  • In a medium bowl, toss wings with olive oil. Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and toss wings until fully coated.
  • Place wings in a single layer on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Notes

To Cook in the Air Fryer: 
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400℉.
  2. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook wings 20-22 minutes until skin is crisp, flipping the wings after 10 minutes.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2856IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg