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Brown Sugar Cajun Wings

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Sticky, sweet, and spicy chicken wings with a Cajun brown sugar glaze—crispy on the outside, tender inside. Perfect for game days or bold-flavored dinners.

Ingredients

2 lb chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp brown sugar (packed)

1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 Tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat wings dry and toss with olive oil.
  3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  4. Sprinkle spice mix over wings and toss to coat. Arrange wings skin side up on the rack.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, flip wings, and bake for another 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden.
  6. Brush with melted butter and return to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

Dry wings thoroughly for crispier results.

Adjust cayenne for more or less heat.

Add honey or maple syrup to the glaze for extra stickiness.

Great with ranch or blue cheese dips.

Use air fryer or grill as alternative cooking methods.

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