Description
Cajun Brown Sugar Chicken Wings are a deliciously sweet and spicy treat, perfect for any gathering or game day.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet for crispier wings.
- In a large bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken wings and toss until they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce (if using). Pour this mixture over the seasoned wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the wings for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Try adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the spice mix for an extra kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg