Easy Copycat Wingstop Cajun Chicken Wings
Description
Make Easy Copycat Wingstop Cajun Chicken Wings at home with crispy, juicy wings coated in bold Cajun spices. Perfect for air fryer, oven, or skillet cooking, these wings deliver restaurant-quality flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 12 Chicken wings, bone-in wings, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 teaspoon Salt,
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper,
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder,
- 1 teaspoon Paprika ,
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper , optional, for heat
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder ,
- 1/2 teaspoon Thyme,
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano,
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder,
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk ,
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour,
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch,
Instructions
- Pat 12 Chicken wings dry and, if needed, slightly pound for even cooking.
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup Buttermilk , 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Garlic powder. Add wings and marinate 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) in the fridge.
- Mix 1/2 cup All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons Cornstarch, 1 teaspoon Paprika , 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon Onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Thyme 1/2 teaspoon Oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon Chili powderin a large bowl.
- Remove wings from buttermilk and dredge evenly in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks.
- Step 5: Cook the Wings
- Air Fryer: 380°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Oven: 425°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Pan-Fry: Medium heat, 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 483mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 331IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg