Description
These Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Wings are the perfect treat for any occasion, combining velvety chicken wings with a sweet and tangy Cajun garlic butter sauce and creamy toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk the melted butter, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the baked chicken wings in the Cajun garlic butter sauce until well coated.
- Garnish the wings with chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon wedges, and hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure wings are well-coated with sauce before serving for best texture and flavor. Substitute Cajun seasoning with Creole or blackening seasoning for variation. Use low-fat heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg