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Deep Fried Cajun Wings

Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in plenty of cajun seasoning for a delicious appetizer. Makes 20 wings.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or a heavy bottomed pot
  • saucepan
  • Ziploc bag

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning

  • tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • tablespoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon ground white pepper
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

For Frying the Wings

  • 20 wings
  • peanut oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (from the mix above; can also use ¼ cup of store-bought Cajun seasoning for frying and the sauce)

For Cajun Butter Sauce

  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (from the mix above)

Instructions

  • Make the Cajun seasoning.  Mix all the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. If you’re short on time, you can substitute ¼ cup of store-bought Cajun seasoning.
  • Coat the wings.  Pat the wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Then, combine the flour and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning in a large ziplock bag. Add the wings to the bag, seal them, and shake until they are evenly coated.
  • Heat the oil.  Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 370°F (190°C).  Make sure the oil is hot enough to give the wings a crispy exterior without absorbing too much oil.
  • Fry the wings.  Fry the wings in batches, making sure they aren’t overcrowded. Cook for 2 minutes until the wings are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Then, remove the wings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Make the Cajun butter sauce.  In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning until fully combined and fragrant.
  • Toss and serve.  Place the fried wings in a large bowl, pour the Cajun butter sauce over them, and toss until they are well coated. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.

Notes

These wings reheat very well, so make a double batch if you’d like!
The nutrition facts are per wing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 20 wings
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Katie Shaw