These Cajun spiced chicken wings came to be at Super Bowl XLVII. My family loves Buffalo Wings, but sometimes I miss the mark. Our favorite wings are from Squatters Brew Pub and I have yet to capture their wipe-sweat-from-your-brow-but-keep-eating perfect medley of heat and flavor. (Stay tuned on my quest to capture that perfect combination.)

I don’t like poultry skin but chicken wings never come skinless, right? So, I always trim as much of the skin from my wings as possible before baking them. It does take a few extra minutes, but try it once. You’ll see it is worth it. Trimming the fat is not only great for your waist, but let’s hear it for the seasoning actually being ON the meat. Chicken wings are tiny bites anyway. So make that bite count, with tons of flavor. But you’d better make extra because these will be the most popular item at the party.

Cajun Spice Rub is the perfect, I am serious, perfect combination of flavors. These Cajun wings are super easy to prepare, and juicy-moist. If chicken wings can be healthy, these are right up there. With the skin trimmed off as much as possible, healthy fresh herbs and spices. Also, baked rather than fried (okay, baked in butter!), they have become one of our favorite appetizers and crowd pleasing WOW chicken wing recipes.

I promise these will satisfy every appetite from the hearty big guys, dainty eaters (I don’t know any of those), and every kid at the table.

No dipping sauce needed. They steal the show. Trust me.