Best Cajun Chicken Wings Recipes

AWESOME CAJUN CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry.
• (if wings are whole, cut off and discard pointed tip and halve wings at the main joint.) In food processor or blender, combine all remaining ingredients, EXCEPT oil.
• Process until well blended.
• With machine on, slowly pour in oil and process until a thick paste forms.
• In a large bowl, combine wings and paste.
• Toss until wings are well coated.
• Cover and refrigerate over night.
• Broil or grill wings until nicely browned outside and cooked through.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED CAJUN LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Toss the chicken wings, vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined.
• Brush the grill grates lightly with oil. Place the chicken wings on the grill in an even layer and cover with the lid. Cook, flipping occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the parsley, lemon zest and juice, remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl until combined.
• Transfer the wings to the bowl with the Cajun lemon pepper seasoning and toss until evenly coated. Arrange on a large serving platter.

CAJUN SPICE CHICKEN WINGS WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare spice rub by combining baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
• Place wings in a large bowl and toss in 3 tablespoons spice rub. Toss wings with tongs until thoroughly and evenly coated. Transfer to a baking rack set over a parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle a little more spice rub over each wing and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Prepare remoulade sauce by crushing capers in a mixing bowl with the back of a fork. Add mayonnaise, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne, paprika, garlic, green onion, parsley, and lemon juice; whisk to combine. Taste and add salt if needed. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Bake wings in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip and continue to bake until beautifully browned, no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Serve with remoulade sauce.

CAJUN CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Remove wing tips and excess skin and fat from wings, place in large bowl.
• In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat, cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes or till softened. Stir in chili sauce, honey, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, horseradish, liquid smoke (if using), cayenne, cloves and chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes or till bubbly. Let cool.
• Pour sauce over wings, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in fridge 12 - 24 hours.
• Reserving sauce in a small saucepan, arrange wings in shallow foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring sauce to boil, boil for 1 minute, reserve 3/4 cup for dipping. Brush half of the remaining sauce over wings, continue baking, brushing with remaining sauce halfway through, for another 15 minutes or till no longer pink inside.
• Broil the wings 6 inches from heat for about 4 minutes or till dark golden.
• Serve with reserved sauce.

CAJUN CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place wings in a large bowl and sprinkle seasoning mixture, tossing to evenly coat. Arrange wings in a single layer on wire rack set inside a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, leaving a little space between each wing. Place baking sheet with wings in refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight. When ready to grill, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place the wings skin side up over the cool side of the grill, cover, and cook until skins are crisp and and browned, about 45 minutes. Transfer wings to a large bowl. Add in sauce and toss to thoroughly coat wings. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.