Get ready to transform your ordinary backyard barbecue into a flavor explosion with these mouthwatering Grilled Cajun Chicken Wings! Imagine crispy, golden-brown wings packed with bold Cajun spices, delivering a perfect balance of heat and crunch that will have your guests begging for the recipe. Whether you're hosting a game day party or just craving some seriously delicious chicken, these wings are about to become your new grilling obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by patting them dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin and better seasoning adherence.
- In a large mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over the chicken wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and salt over the wings, massaging the seasoning into the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375-400°F, ensuring clean and lightly oiled grates to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken wings on the grill, creating indirect heat zones to prevent burning and promote even cooking.
- Grill wings for 10-12 minutes on one side, then flip and continue grilling for an additional 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Check for crispy, golden-brown skin and slight charring on the edges, which indicates proper caramelization.
- Remove wings from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Tips
- Pat the wings completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and better spice adherence.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee wings reach the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Create indirect heat zones on the grill to prevent burning and promote even cooking.
- Let wings rest for 3-5 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the Cajun seasoning to your personal spice preference - more heat means more flavor!
- For extra crispy skin, you can briefly increase grill temperature during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve immediately with cool ranch dressing to balance the spicy Cajun kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 540kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
