Grilled Cajun Wings
With a homemade cajun spice rub, these wings really pack a sweet and spicy punch!
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ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken wings broken down into drummettes and flats
RUB
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
SPICY CAJUN SAUCE
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
- 4 Tbsp hot sauce I used buffalo style hot sauce, but you can use your favorite kind
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp cajun spice mix reserved from above
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Set aside 1/2 tsp of the mixture. Mix in baking powder with the majority of the spice mix.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with majority of the cajun seasoning. Toss to coat. Place on a wire rack on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Grill wings skin side up for 30 to 35 minutes, covered and over indirect heat.
- While the wings are grilling, make the sauce. Whisk together butter, hot sauce, honey, cajun spice rub, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Brush the wings with the sauce and cook an additional 5 minutes, covered.
- Add the remaining sauce to a large bowl and toss the wings in the sauce. Add the wings to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
notes
How to Bake the Wings
Don't worry if you don't have a grill! You can easily make these wings in the oven. Follow the recipe through Step 2. To bake the wings, preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchement paper. Spread the wings in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 50 minutes. Flip them halfway through, baking until they are cooked through and crispy. Make sauce and brush on the wings. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes. Continue onto Step 6.
Don't worry if you don't have a grill! You can easily make these wings in the oven. Follow the recipe through Step 2. To bake the wings, preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchement paper. Spread the wings in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 50 minutes. Flip them halfway through, baking until they are cooked through and crispy. Make sauce and brush on the wings. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes. Continue onto Step 6.