Spicy Blackened Chicken Wings
These Spicy Blackened Chicken Wings are air fried, crispy, and coated in a smoky blackened seasoning, then finished with a buttery hot sauce glaze for bold flavor without the fryer.
Ingredients
Homemade Blackened Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spicy Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Blackened Seasoning
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Store in an airtight container and use as
Chicken Wings & Sauce
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken wings, olive oil, and blackening seasoning. Toss until every wing is evenly coated.
- Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through if desired, until the wings are crispy and fully cooked.
- While the wings bake, mix the hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Remove the wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance the heat.
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Recipe Tips
For extra crispy wings, pat them completely dry before seasoning.
