Go Back
–+ servings
Citrus and spicy, with a hint of honey sweetness, these Cajun Honey Lime Chicken Wings may change the way you flavor your wings forever.  The wings are oven baked, and basted with an amazing sauce that will make these wings a crowd favorite.

Cajun Honey Lime Chicken Wings

Citrus and spicy, with a hint of honey sweetness, these Cajun Honey Lime Chicken Wings may change the way you flavor your wings forever.  The wings are oven baked, and basted with an amazing sauce that will make these wings a crowd favorite.
4.20 from 26 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :50 minutes
Total Time :55 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :297
Course :Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wings about 32 wing sections
  • 1/3 cup Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 medium lime zest and juiced

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken wings on baking sheet in a single layer, without crowding. Sprinkle each wing liberally with Cajun seasoning.
  • Bake on middle rack of oven for 30 minutes.
  • Zest and juice the lime. Set aside.
  • While the chicken is baking prepare the basting sauce. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, barbecue sauce, honey and sriracha.  Stir until blended. Set aside.
  • .After 30 minutes, remove chicken from the oven and baste with 1/2 of the prepared sauce. Return the chicken to the oven and continue cooking 10 minutes. Remove and baste again with the remaining 1/2 of the sauce. Return chicken to the oven for a final 10 minutes to complete cooking and caramelize sauce.
  • Remove the chicken from baking pan onto a serving tray. Squeeze the remaining lime juice over the wings and sprinkle with remaining zest. Serve hot!

Chef Tips

* Use salt-free Cajun Seasoning if you are salt-sensitive.

Equipment Used

Sheet Pans
amazon citrus squeezer
Citrus Squeezer
Glass Mixing Bowls

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Cajun Honey Lime Chicken Wings
Serving Size
 
4 wings
Amount per Serving
Calories
297
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15.5
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.23
g
26
%
Cholesterol
 
70.73
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
480.59
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
337.37
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
22.24
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2.13
g
9
%
Sugar
 
16.82
g
19
%
Protein
 
17.85
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
2431.53
IU
49
%
Vitamin C
 
4.51
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
35.89
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2.1
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

© Copyright Christine Mello for Must Love Home. We would love for you to share a link to this recipe but please do not copy/paste the recipe instructions to websites or social media. We are happy for you to share a photo with a link back to this website instead.