Cajun Garlic Chicken Wings: The Best Homemade Game Day Treats
These Cajun garlic chicken wings are the ultimate game day treat, infused with bold flavors and a crispy texture that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken wings, Cajun seasoning, garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the wings until they are well coated.
- Spread the wings out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, broil them for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Modify the Cajun seasoning for spiciness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 0 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 34 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams