Air Fryer Cajun Wings
These air fryer cajun wings are crispy, juicy, and seasoned with the most delicious homemade Cajun seasoning! They are perfect for dinner, parties, or as a savory snack. Plus, they are super simple to make in an air fryer and always turn out amazing!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Keyword: air fryer cajun wings, cajun chicken wings, cajun dry rub wings
Servings: 12 wings
Calories: 47kcal
Cajun Wings
- 1 pound chicken wings wingette and drumette separated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning homemade (see recipe below) or store-bought
- 1 teaspoon baking powder aluminum-free
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional) use only if not included in Cajun seasoning
Homemade Cajun Seasoning (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F (190°C).
In the meantime, whisk together the Cajun wing seasoning (or use store-bought Cajun seasoning) and baking powder.
1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon paprika powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Next, pat the wings dry and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the Cajun seasoning, toss, and rub the seasoning in until combined.
1 pound chicken wings
Place the wings in the air fryer basket with the skin side up in a single layer and air fry them for 15-17 minutes until crispy and browned without shaking the basket.
Serve with your favorite dip or side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!
Serving: 1wing | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg