Description
New Orleans Chicken Wings are bold, crispy, and packed with spicy Cajun flavor. These wings are baked or fried to perfection and tossed in a buttery Creole-style seasoning blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Louisiana or Crystal)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if baking)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat oil in a fryer to 350°F (175°C) if frying.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne. Drizzle with hot sauce and melted butter; toss to coat evenly.
- If baking: Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly oil the rack and arrange wings in a single layer. Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- If frying: Deep-fry wings in batches for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- Optional: Toss baked or fried wings in additional melted butter and hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne and hot sauce levels to suit your spice preference.
- Can be made in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve with celery sticks and dipping sauce for a classic presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg