Description
Cajun Brown Sugar Chicken Wings are a deliciously sweet and spicy dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with the sweetness of brown sugar and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
- While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven and toss them in the sauce until well coated. Return the wings to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the wings for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Try adding different spices to the seasoning mix, such as cumin or chili powder, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg