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Sweet And Spicy Cajun Wings

Serve these Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings for parties, tailgating, snacking and entertaining any time of year. The sweet and spicy flavor combination is a winner no matter when it’s served.

Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings

Easy Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings Recipe

These Cajun wings are baked, not fried. There a science behind the technique that results in crispy skin making frying a thing of the past. These wings are basted with a homemade sauce that’s sweet and spicy hence the name. How to make Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Season the Wings – Mix together Cajun seasoning and baking powder. Rub onto all sides of the wings.
  • Chill Overnight – Lay the wings in a single layer on a pan and leave uncovered in the fridge overnight for at least 8 hours.
  • Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with heavy duty foil sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Transfer to Clean Pan – Arrange wings in a single layer on baking sheet. Spray top side with cooking spray, then lightly sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning.
  • Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes. Use tongs to turn then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the juices run clear.
  • Sauce – Mix together hot sauce, butter, honey, Korean bbq sauce and Cajun seasoning in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Simmer over low heat while wings bake until reduced by approximately a third.
  • After the wings are cooked through increase the oven temperature to broil. Brush wings with the sauce. Broil on each side for 2-3 minutes until charred.
  • Remove to a platter, brush with additional sauce and serve. Use leftover sauce on the side.
Sweet And Spicy Cajun Wings

How to Make the BEST Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings: 4 pounds wing portions, Cajun seasoning, baking powder.
  • For the Sauce: Hot sauce, butter, honey, Korean Sweet and Spicy Sauce or similar Asian barbecue sauce, Cajun seasoning.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large sheet pan, small bowl, basting brush, saucepan, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board.
  • Leaving the wings uncovered in the refrigerator for several hours to allow the skin to lose some moisture before baking will result in crispier wings.
  • Adding baking powder to the spice rub changes the ph balance thus rendering fat and creating a crispy skin. The end result would be crispy oven fried wings. It actually worked quite well.
  • If you’re unable to find the sauce mentioned in the recipe you can use an alternate Korean barbecue sauce of your choosing.
  • Add a batch of homemade blue cheese dip to the menu for dipping.
  • Store baked Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in an air fryer or the microwave.

Sweet And Spicy Cajun Wings

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Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chill time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: baked-wings, chicken-wings-recipe, sweet-spicy-cajun-wings
Servings: 4 lbs
Calories: 922kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs wing portions
  • 2-3 Tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust amount to your taste
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups hot sauce
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup Annie Chuns Korean Sweet and Spicy Sauce or similar Asian barbecue sauce [See Cook's note]
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Prep the Wings: Mix together Cajun seasoning and baking powder. Rub onto all sides of the wings.
  • Lay the wings in a single layer on a pan and leave uncovered in the fridge overnight for at least 8 hours.
  • Prepare: Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with heavy duty foil. sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Arrange wings in a single layer on baking sheet. Spray top side with cooking spray, then lightly sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning.
  • Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes. Use tongs to turn then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, mix together hot sauce, butter, honey, Korean bbq sauce and Cajun seasoning in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Simmer over low heat while wings bake until reduced by approximately a third.
  • After the wings are cooked through increase the oven temperature to broil. Brush wings with the sauce. Broil on each side for 2-3 minutes until charred.
  • Remove to a platter, brush with additional sauce and serve. Use leftover sauce on the side.

Notes

Annie Chuns Korean Sweet and Spicy Sauce is located in the Asian section of most grocery stores. If you’re unable to find it, substitute with another Asian barbecue sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lb | Calories: 922kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 3032mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 2783IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 4mg
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12 Comments

  1. I’m a little confused about the 1/2 – 1 tsp Cajun seasoning for the sauce , Do I use 1tsp but 1/2 from that 1 tsp or 1/2tsp and 1tsp ? And if you don’t mind what sauce did you use ?

    1. I give a range as the amount could vary depending on your particular taste. Start with 1/2 tsp and add to your taste, there’s no wrong amount if it suits you.

  2. When I make my wings, I put flour, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder and lots of paprika in a plastic bag and coat the wings with this mixture. Shake on some Frank’s hot sauce and bake in a 400 degree oven for 40 minutes or so. I’m not a really hot-hot person so this is fine for me. But, I may get bold enough to try this. Sounds very similar to mine.

  3. That really depends on what Cajun spice you choose to use. The Mr. Pete’s that I used has a nice level of heat that suits our taste. So, it’s really up to you.

  4. It’s amazing, isn’t it? I will always use this technique from now on. Yes, you must find the Korean Sweet & Spicy sauce you’ll love it! Hugs, Melissa

  5. Melissa I have actually done the baking powder thing with the wings and it really does work. Thanks for the reminder. And I’ll be looking for the sauce in my Asian aisle. I haven’t seen it yet!

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