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Creamy Cajun Garlic Wings

Cultural Context

Creamy Cajun Garlic Wings are a delicious fusion of Southern and American flavors, highlighting the bold spices of Cajun cooking. Traditionally enjoyed during social gatherings and sports events, these wings are celebrated for their crispy texture and rich, creamy sauce. Today, they are a favorite in many bars and restaurants across the U.S., often served with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 to 2 pounds chicken wings
0.5 cup minced garlic
1 cup heavy whipping cream
0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
1.5 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon slap your mama cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 stick butter

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Season chicken wings with half a teaspoon of seasoned salt, half a teaspoon of pepper, and half a teaspoon of garlic powder, then mix well.

2

Add 1.5 tablespoons of baking powder to the seasoned chicken wings and mix to coat for crispiness.

3

Set the seasoned chicken wings aside and heat up the fryer.

4

Melt 1 stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

5

Add 0.5 cup of minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 5 minutes, ensuring it doesn't burn.

6

Add dry ingredients: 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon slap your mama cajun seasoning, and 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes to the garlic and butter mixture, and cook for another 2 minutes.

7

Drop the seasoned chicken wings into the fryer and cook for about 7 minutes or until they rise to the top.

8

Slowly add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to the sauce, stirring to reach desired thickness, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

9

Once wings are cooked, transfer them to a bowl and pour the sauce over them, mixing well to coat.

10

Plate the wings and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

tossingbakingsautéing

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

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