Cajun Chicken Wings with Dry Rub
Enjoy crispy, flavorful air fryer cajun chicken wings in just 25 minutes. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make for any meal or gathering.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 154kcal
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Ingredients
- 10 pieces chicken wings about 900 grams
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- kosher salt to taste (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
- ground black pepper to taste (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra to spray cooking surface
Instructions
- Separate drumettes from flats. Remove tip of chicken wings. Avoid cutting through the bone.
- Pat dry chicken wings.
- On a small plate, combine garlic, paprika, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Lightly drizzle oil all over the chicken wings, then season all sides with salt and the Cajun mixture.
- Generously spray the tray or basket with oil.
- Transfer seasoned chicken wings, skin side up, to an Air Fryer tray or basket in a single layer with some space between each piece.
- Cook in a pre-heated air fryer at 380°F (193°C). Set at 25 minutes.
- Flip the chicken wings halfway through or after 10 minutes. Air Fry for the last 12 to 15 minutes until the chicken wings are crisp and golden or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe was tested with an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial test of these wings.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1978IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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