Cajun BBQ Baked Wings are crispy oven-baked chicken wings coated with bold Cajun spices and finished with a sweet, smoky barbecue glaze for the perfect appetizer or game day snack.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Cajun
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken wings
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, thyme, and oregano in a bowl.
Toss wings with the Cajun seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
Place wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
While the wings bake, combine BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
Remove wings from the oven and toss them in the BBQ sauce mixture.
Return wings to the oven for 5 to 8 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Drying the wings thoroughly is essential for crispy skin.
Use a wire rack to improve air circulation during baking.
Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
Apply sauce near the end of cooking to maintain crispiness.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.