Description

Crispy, juicy chicken wings coated in a bold Cajun spice blend made with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs. Perfect for game nights, parties, or weeknight dinners—these homemade copycat wings are easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

– 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed

– 1 tablespoon baking powder

– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

– 2 teaspoons paprika

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1 teaspoon dried oregano

– ½ teaspoon dried thyme

– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

– ¾ teaspoon fine salt

– ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Optional Serving Suggestions:

– Celery sticks

– Carrot sticks

– Ranch dressing or blue cheese dip

– Fresh herbs for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a mixing bowl, toss the wings with baking powder and vegetable oil until evenly coated.
In a separate small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the spice blend over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
Arrange the wings on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown and crispy.
For extra char, broil the wings for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

– To ensure crispiness, pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning and leave space between them on the rack.

– Adjust spice levels by reducing or omitting cayenne pepper.

– For air frying: Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 24–28 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.

– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes to restore crispiness, avoid microwaving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack
Method: Baking (or Air Frying)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 4–5 wings (~1/6th of recipe)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 120mg