Cajun Honey Chicken Wings

“Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.'”

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I heard that you were looking for a delicious game day wing recipe… These Cajun Honey Chicken Wings are the perfect balance of bold heat and sticky sweetness. Crispy wings that can be baked or air fried and tossed in a house blend cajun seasoning. The cajun honey glaze is warm, smoky, and a little sweet with a rich, glossy coating. The seasoning brings just enough spice while the honey softens the heat, creating wings that are deeply flavorful and worthy for celebration along with your football team winning!

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any game day, gatherings, or an easy weeknight appetizer. These wings are messy in the best way, you will be licking your fingers to get more of the irresistible flavor.

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Cajun Honey Chicken Wings

5 from 1 vote

Cajun Honey Chicken Wings with crispy skin and a sticky sweet-heat glaze. Bold, flavorful wings perfect for game day, parties, or easy dinners.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs chicken wings flats and wings separated
• 1 Tbsp flour

Cajun Blend

• 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp seasoning salt

Cajun Honey Sauce

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup chopped parsley

Method

 

1. Clean and separate your chicken wings and flats. Pat dry really well with paper towel, this will help them crisp up.
2. In a small bowl, add all the seasoning for the cajun blend. Mix very well.
3. In a large bowl, add chicken and sprinkle ½ of the cajun blend over the chicken and the flour.
4. Mix chicken well until seasoning and flour is evenly distributed.
5. Air-fry, bake, or fry chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. For air-fryer, bake a single layer of chicken wings at 400℉ for 15-18 minutes and check periodically.
6. For the cajun honey sauce, add the butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, and remaining cajun blend to a skillet.
7. Heat the sauce and whisk it until combined. Set aside.
8. Add all of the cooked cajun chicken to a large, clean bowl and pour over cajun honey sauce.
9. Toss cajun honey chicken wings until evenly combined and mix in chopped parsley. Serve chicken wings warm.