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Sweet and Spicy Cajun Wings

Course Appetizer, Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword baked-wings, chicken-wings-recipe, sweet-spicy-cajun-wings, zydeco-wing-sauce-recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
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 i.e. Crystal or Frank's
  • 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.
  • Cajun Zydeco Wing Sauce Recipe: In a bowl stir together the following ingredients then store in fridge.
  • 1cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce i.e. tobasco, crystals, frank's or similar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
 

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