Wingstop Cajun Wings Recipe
Crispy baked Cajun chicken wings coated with smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne, herbs, and oil for a spicy, savory appetizer or game-day snack.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken wings
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Prepare the seasoning mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the spices are evenly blended.
Add the oil.
- Pour the vegetable oil into the spice mixture. Whisk until a smooth, seasoned paste forms.
Coat the wings.
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until each wing is evenly coated with the Cajun seasoning mixture.
Arrange the wings.
- Place the coated wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to allow the wings to bake evenly.
Bake the wings.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the wings are fully cooked through and browned on the outside.
Broil if desired.
- For a darker and crispier finish, broil the wings for a few additional minutes. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
Serve.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, fries, or preferred side dishes.
Notes
This recipe can be gluten-free when all ingredients are verified gluten-free.
Use chicken wings that are plain and not pre-marinated or coated.
Check that the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper are labeled gluten-free.
Confirm that the vegetable oil has no gluten-containing additives or cross-contamination warnings.
Serve with gluten-free dips and sides, such as gluten-free ranch, gluten-free blue cheese dressing, vegetables, roasted potatoes, or gluten-free fries.
Use chicken wings that are plain and not pre-marinated or coated.
Check that the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper are labeled gluten-free.
Confirm that the vegetable oil has no gluten-containing additives or cross-contamination warnings.
Serve with gluten-free dips and sides, such as gluten-free ranch, gluten-free blue cheese dressing, vegetables, roasted potatoes, or gluten-free fries.