Description
Delicious Brown Sugar Cajun Wings that are baked to perfection and coated in a sweet and spicy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the wings – Start by patting the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This step helps the skin crisp up beautifully during baking. Place them in a large bowl where you will mix the seasoning.
- Mix the seasoning – In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. The brown sugar should be soft and slightly clumpy—it will melt during cooking and create that irresistible glaze.
- Coat the wings – Drizzle the olive oil over the wings, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture on top. Toss everything together until each wing is evenly coated. The mixture should cling nicely to the chicken.
- Arrange for baking – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top if you have one. Arrange the wings in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- Bake until crispy – Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 40–45 minutes, turning the wings halfway through cooking. As they bake, the brown sugar will caramelize while the Cajun spices toast and release their aroma.
- Add the finishing glaze – In the final few minutes, brush the wings with a light mixture of honey and lemon juice. This step adds a subtle shine and an extra layer of flavor that makes these Brown Sugar Cajun Wings truly irresistible.
- Serve and enjoy – Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and watch them disappear quickly.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
- For extra crispiness, broil the wings for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pound
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg