Cajun Wings (Crispy, Oven or Air Fryer)
Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
~45 min
Serves
4
Cajun wings are the game-day MVP — crunchy skin, smoky-spicy Cajun flavor, and no deep fryer required. Oven or air fryer gets you shatter-crisp wings, and the flavor is all one Cajun seasoning.
This uses Dirty South Crack, our Cajun blend (paprika, cayenne, gumbo filé, garlic, white pepper).
Why they disappear off the platter
- Crispy without frying — oven or air fryer.
- One seasoning = bold Cajun flavor.
- Crowd favorite for game day or parties.
Crack Spice Recipe
Cajun Wings
Ingredients
Method
- Dry & coat. Pat wings very dry. Toss with baking powder, oil, and 1 Tbsp Dirty South Crack.
- Cook. Oven: 425°F on a rack, 40–45 min, flipping once, until deep golden. Air fryer: 400°F, 18–22 min, shaking halfway.
- Finish. Toss hot wings with melted butter and the remaining 1/2 Tbsp seasoning.
Total time: ~45 min oven / ~22 min air fryer. Serves 4.
Pro tips
- Baking powder + dry skin = crispy wings without a fryer. Don't skip.
- Use a rack in the oven so air circulates.
- Toss in butter after for that sticky-crisp finish.
Dips
- Cajun ranch — ranch + a pinch of Dirty South Crack.
- Blue cheese to cool the heat.
FAQ
Why baking powder? It raises skin pH so it browns and crisps. Aluminum-free is best.
How spicy? Medium-hot. Adjust the amount to taste.
Grill? Yes — medium heat, turning, until crisp and 175°F+.
The wings that vanish first: Dirty South Crack is the only seasoning these wings need. Make a double batch for game day.