These baked wings come out crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in a buttery Cajun-style dry rub that’s absolutely addictive. Swipe to make it!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
This recipe delivers restaurant-quality wings with minimal effort.Just toss, bake, and coat in that signature Louisiana-style seasoning.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
STEP 1: PREHEAT THE OVEN
STEP 2: SEASON THE WINGS
In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, and oil until evenly coated.
STEP 3: BAKE THE WINGS
Arrange wings on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15–20 minutes, until crispy and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
STEP 4: MAKE THE LOUISIANA RUB
While the wings bake, combine all rub ingredients—sugar, garlic powder, ginger, paprika, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt—in a bowl and mix well.
STEP 5: TOSS THE WINGS
Transfer baked wings to a clean bowl. Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle the Louisiana rub generously over top, and toss until evenly coated.
STEP 6: SERVE
Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy hot. Serve with ranch, blue cheese dressing, or extra dry rub on the side.
PRO TIPS
- Pat the wings dry before seasoning for a crispier texture
- Customize the spice level of the wings with cayenne or chili powder
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon for a tangy contrast
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