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cajun wings that have been cooked with a cajun spice rub and are garnished with green onions

Cajun Wings

Jill Machovsky
Cajun Chicken Wings are coated in a Cajun Spice Blend, then baked up tender and delicious. Serve these at a tailgate party or for a easy weeknight dinner.
4.29 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken Wings I prefer Smart Chicken wings in the fresh aisle
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Homemade Cajun Spice Blend

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp Oregano
  • 1/2 Tbsp Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

Cajun Spice Blend

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Wings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place rinsed and dried chicken wings in large bowl.
  • Add olive oil and Cajun Spice Rub to the wings. Mix until wings are well coated.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Place chicken wings on baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle with any additional rub mix.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Turn each wing and continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from oven and place on serving platter.
  • Garnish with green onions and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Be sure that the chicken wings are dry before adding olive oil and spice rub.

Nutrition

Serving: 5ea
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