Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Garlic Wings
An explosion of Cajun and garlic flavor in every bite!
Servings 8
Calories 714kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- ½ cup garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the wings
- 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
For the sauce
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 4 minutes.
- Add the pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, chili flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Stir well while sautéing for 2 minutes.
- While whisking, slowly add the cream.
- Bring to a simmer and let simmer, stirring often, until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
- Reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use. Give the sauce one last stir again before saucing your wings.
For the wings
- Note: You'll have to work in batches if making the full recipe. You do not want to overcrowd your air fryer or the wings will not cook evenly.
- Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
- Combine the seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder and baking powder. Sprinkle over the wings and toss to coat.
- Working in batches, add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
- Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
- Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
- Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
- When ready to serve, transfer the wings to a bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1668IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 3mg