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Cajun Lime Chicken Wings
Cajun Lime Chicken Wings
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
 

A flavorful cajun lime wing that can be baked or smoked

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best, Cajun, Chicken Wings, Easy, Game Day Snacks, Pellet Grill, Recipe, Smoked Wings, Smoker Recipes, TikTok, Traeger
Servings: 3 pounds
Calories: 567 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
Cajun Lime Chicken Wings
  • 3 pounds jumbo split chicken wings
  • 2 Tbsps cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp garlic paste or fresh minced garlic
  • 10-12 dashes Tabasco sauce
Cajun Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic paste or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 6-8 dashes hot sauce
Instructions
Cajun Lime Chicken Wings
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Add the cajun seasoning, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and Tabasco sauce. Toss until evenly coated.

  2. Cook the chicken wings according to one of the following methods:

    In the oven: Place wings on a lined baking sheet and put in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes, flip them halfway through.

    Brush with the cajun lime sauce during the last 15 minutes.

    In the smoker: Place the wings in a smoker set to 250 degrees for 2 and a half hours. Flip them them halfway through.
    Brush with the cajun lime sauce during the last 15 minutes.

    Use a thermometer to make sure they are 170 degrees.

  3. Serve with the remaining cajun lime sauce on the side for dipping.

Cajun Lime Sauce
  1. Add all ingredients together in a bowl and stir until evenly combined.