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Make these EASY oven-baked chicken wings, coated in a brown sugar and Cajun spice rub.

Cajun Brown Sugar Chicken Wings

Make these EASY oven-baked chicken wings, coated in a brown sugar and Cajun spice rub.
4.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :45 minutes
Servings :12 wings
Calories :130
Course :Appetizer

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover large shallow baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to make cleanup easy.
  • Place wings into a large bowl, drizzle with the oil. Toss wings to coat. 
  • In small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and smoked paprika. Sprinkle mixture over each wings and use fingers to rub over entire wing.
  • Place wings in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake on center rack of oven for 45 – 50 minutes until wings are crispy and have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F on instant read thermometer.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot.

TO FREEZE: For fresh, not frozen, wings only.

  • Toss raw wings with oil and coat with spice rub.
  • Place wings on wire rack and freeze for 1 hour. Place wings in freezer bag, press out as much air as possible and seal. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • No need to thaw to cook wings. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour until thickest part of wing meat reaches 165°F on meat thermometer.

Chef Tips

If using frozen wings that have thawed to make make this recipe, it's not recommended to re-freeze the wings.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Cajun Brown Sugar Chicken Wings
Serving Size
 
2 wings
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
31
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
81
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
306
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
9
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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