Look no further for the best go-to wing recipe! These spicy, salty & crispy Cajun dry rub chicken wings have the perfect amount of addictive flavor and heat thanks to a homemade Cajun spice rub. The best part about these wings is they are baked and not fried!
Ingredients
For the Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
For the Chicken Wings:
- 1 ¼ lb chicken wings
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Ranch:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Make the Cajun seasoning by mixing together the spices in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken wings on a piece of parchment paper or a plate in a single layer.
- Season with the Cajun seasoning so they are covered generously on both sides.
- Then sprinkle with the cumin and smoked paprika.
- Brush avocado oil on the wire rack of your air fryer.
- Spread out the wings in a single layer.
- Drizzle with a bit of avocado oil.
- Bake wings until cooked through and skin is crispy, 45–50 minutes.
- While the wings are cooking, make the ranch. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix or use a blender until smooth and creamy.
