Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings Recipe - A Food Lover's Kitchen (2024)

These delicious Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings are seasoned with a spicy and flavorful Cajun seasoning then cooked to perfection. They’re so crispy and delicious, you won’t be able to stop eating them.

If you’re a fan of chicken wings, you absolutely must try these Cajun wings. Don’t shy away if you’re not into spicy foods. You can mix up the Cajun seasoning to suit your preferred spice level and no matter how hot you choose the dry rub is packed with flavor.

I’m a serious chicken wing fan, so I’m always creating new flavors and trying new ways to dress up chicken wings. I have to say that these Cajun chicken wings steal the show and I find myself making them all. the. time. For parties, we serve them with BBQ Chicken Wings to give two different flavors for guests to enjoy.

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Ingredients You Need

• Chicken wings – You can cook them as a whole wing or cut them into two, which is what I prefer.
• Seasonings: paprika,salt,garlic salt,ground black pepper,onion powder, dried oregano,cayenne pepper,dried thyme

How to Make Cajun Chicken Wings

Step 1: Make the Cajun spice rub

Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices that originated in Louisiana, particularly the southwestern corner of the state where Cajun culture is most concentrated.

Grab a bowl and mix together the spices. The amounts are in the recipe card below. This recipe leads to a fairly mild seasoning with not too much heat, because I find that most people like it this way. If you want it more spicy than this, just add more cayenne pepper until it’s the spice level you want.

Try a Seasoning Bottle!

If you make this homemade dry rub, it’s great to have a seasoning shaker to make it easier to use the dry rub without contaminating it while seasoning meats. I have 3 of these that I use for my favorite homemade rubs.

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Step 2: Season the chicken

Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning onto the chicken wings. The amount of seasoning in the recipe is good to cover one pound of wings. I suggest using the entire amount. It might seem like a lot, but it really ensures the flavor reaches every part of the wing.

Step 3: Cook the wings

There are a lot of ways you can cook chicken wings. Two of our favorite ways to cook them are baking and air frying.

Baking leads to a tender and crispy wing, with a lot less fat than deep frying, and it’s an easy way to make them with much mess. It takes about 30 minutes in the oven on 400° F, turning once.

If you have an air fryer, just pop them in the air fryer for 20-25 minutes on 400° F. Give the basket a shake halfway through cooking. They’re perfectly juicy and crispy.

The wings don’t need any additional sauce. They’re so super flavorful with the rub alone.

What to Serve With Chicken Wings

For sides, serve these wings with a , Chipotle Coleslaw or our favorite Classic Wedge Salad.

Since wings are total comfort food for me, I go right to as a side. They also go well with Baked Beans.

These baked wings are great for parties, picnics, or even backyard barbecues. They turn out perfect every time, and the sauce makes them irresistible finger food!

If you like these, you might want to try our or go a step further and brine the chicken wings for more tenderness. We also really like this Honey Sriracha sauce on chicken wings.

How to Reheat Chicken Wings

There are quite a few ways to go aboutreheatingchicken wingsif you happen to find yourself with some leftovers, but one method really stands out from the rest. We really believe that the best way to reheat chicken wings is with the air fryer.

• Preheat the air fryer to 365°F (185°C) for about 5 minutes.
• Place the chicken wings in a single layer in theair fryerbasket, making sure not to overcrowd them.
• Cook for about 8-10 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.

Overall, reheating chicken wings in an air fryer is a great option for those who want to enjoy hot and crispy wings fast. It provides consistent results, ensuring that the wings are heated evenly and thoroughly.

Questions About the Recipe

Is the Cajun seasoning spicy?

Yes, Cajun seasoning can be spicy, but you can tone it down to suit your palate when you make your own cajun spice rub. That’s why we prefer to make our own homemade Cajun rub. Just use less cayenne pepper to tone it down. You can replace that with paprika that’s not spicy.

How is the Cajun rub different from Creole rub?

While both Cajun and Creole seasonings share some common ingredients, the proportions and specific spices used in each blend can vary, resulting in distinct flavor profiles. Cajun typical uses paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Creole seasoning uses paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and white pepper.

What else can I use this seasoning for?

Cajun seasoning is really good on dry rub wings, but you can also use it for any other type of chicken or shrimp, whether to bake or to grill.

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