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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Main Meals » Poultry Recipes » Grilled Cajun Chicken Wings : Foil Packet Dinner

    Grilled Cajun Chicken Wings : Foil Packet Dinner

    Published: May 4, 2022 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 11 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These delicious Cajun Chicken Wings are seasoned with a spicy and flavorful Cajun Dry Rub, wrapped in Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil, and grilled to perfection. They’re so crispy and delicious, that you won’t be able to stop eating them.

    Thanks to my friends at Reynolds Wrap for sponsoring this recipe.

    chicken wings in foil pouches on grill next to corn on the cob

    Making moist and perfectly cooked chicken wings isn’t difficult if you know this chef’s secret. I use Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty foil when I grill wings because it locks in moisture and flavor, and it makes clean-up even easier! And best of all no more burnt wings!

    Reynolds Wrap® has been a fixture in my kitchen for as long as I can remember. At work and at home I trust Reynolds Wrap® to help me create deliciousness in the kitchen!

    close up of cajun chicken wings on a white plate with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing

    Everyone knows that Chef Dennis loves his chicken wings and I love coming up with new ways to enjoy those delectable wings. My Cajun seasoning gives these wings an earthy and spicy flavor coating that takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness. Trust me, this is one delicious Cajun Chicken Wing Recipe!

    *Not a fan of heat, leave out the cayenne and if you do like hot wings, add a little bit more cayenne to the seasonings.

    What ingredients do I need to make Cajun Chicken Wings?

    Ingredients to make cajun chicken wings

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Cajun Chicken Wings. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    *When cutting your wings save and freeze the wing tip for soups. I only serve the drumette and wingette portion of the chicken wing.

    How do you make Cajun Chicken Wings?

    chicken wings sitting on paper towels

    Start by patting the chicken wings with paper towels. You want the wings dry before adding the seasonings.

    four images showing how to make cajun chicken wings.
    • Add the seasonings to a small bowl.
    • Mix the seasonings together.
    • Place the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the wings.
    • Toss the wings to coat them with the seasoning.
    four images showing how to set the chicken wings up to grill them
    • Arrange the wings in a single layer on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Leave space between each wing. Refrigerate the wings uncovered for 6-8 hours or overnight if possible.
    • Let the wings come to room temperature, then place half the wings on a 12×13 inch sheet of Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Foil and fold over the foil to seal the wings in a pouch.
    • Going in the opposite direction wrap the foil package in another sheet of Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty foil. Seal the package so the juices won’t escape. The layer of foil also protects the wings from burning.

    How to cook chicken wings?

    There are so many ways to cook chicken wings and most recipes can be adapted to cook them with your favorite method. Whether it’s in the oven, air-fryer, deep fryer or my favorite way, on the grill my Cajun Chicken Wings will come out delicious every time.

    And while I do love that grilled flavor, I tend to get the wings a little too crispy….. and if you ask my wife she might even say I burn them. Sooooooo, I wrap the wings in Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty foil to keep the sugar from over caramelizing. It also keeps the wings super moist, not letting them dry out from the direct heat of the grill. That’s a win-win in my book!

    two images showing how to grill cajun chicken wings
    • Place the foil packets of wings on a preheated 350-degree grill and close the lid.
    • Let the wings cook for 10 minutes then flip the packets over to the other side and cook the wings for an additional 10 minutes.
    • Carefully cut open the top of the packet and let the wings cook for an additional 6-8 minutes to let the heat dry the wings up just a bit.
    Cajun chicken wings on a white plate with celery and bleu cheese dressing next to a box of Reynolds foil
    • Carefully remove the foil packets from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
    • Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing, celery sticks, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish the dish with chopped Italian parsley or chopped green onions.

    To tell the truth my Cajun Chicken Wing Recipe was so good, I didn’t even need a dip!

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What is Cajun Seasoning?

    Cajun Seasoning finds its origin in Louisiana. It’s made of spices that are common in Cajun cuisine. There are many brands available online and at your grocer’s, but it’s easy to make your own and tailor to your specific tastes.

    How do you make a Cajun Dry Rub?

    Making a Cajun Dry Rub is really easy and adaptable to the seasonings you enjoy. But let’s start with the basics.
    Paprika (smoked or sweet), garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, sea salt, brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.

    How do I get the dry rub to stick to the chicken wings?

    Using a paper towel to dry off the wings is the secret to getting the rub to adhere to the wings. Make sure they are patted dry before adding the spice rub to ensure the rub adheres to the wings.

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    5 from 42 votes

    Grilled Cajun Chicken Wings

    You're going to love these delicious cajun spiced wings. They're easy to make and oh so delicious and thanks to the foil packet clean up is easy!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Resting Time6 hrs
    Course: Appetiser, Entree
    Cuisine: American, cajun
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 295kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs chicken wings tip removed
    • 4 15 inch sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar light brown
    • 1 tbsp paprika sweet or smoked
    • 1½ tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp garlic powder granulated works best
    • 1 tsp onion powder granulated works best
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp dried thyme
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper more or less depending upon the level of heat you like.
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings.
    • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
    • Place the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the wings. Toss the wings to coat them.
    • Arrange the wings in a single layer on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet lined with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil. Leave space between each wing.
    • Place baking sheet with wings in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours (overnight works too).
    • Using two 16 inch sheets of foil, make a cross with the foil. Place the wings on the foil and wrap them with the first piece of foil, leaving room for air to circulate in the packet. Close the packet.
      Using the other piece of foil finish wrapping the wings to make a good seal on the packet.
    • Place the foil packets of wings on a preheated 350-degree grill and close the lid.
    • Let the wings cook for 10 minutes then flip the packets over to the other side and cook the wings for an additional 10 minutes.
    • Carefully cut open the top of the packet and let the wings cook for an additional 6-8 minutes to let the heat dry the wings up just a bit.
    • Carefully remove the foil packets from the grill and place on a serving platter.
    • Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing, along with lemon wedges. Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and chopped green onions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1087IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Hayley Dhanecha

      May 16, 2022 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      WE had great weather over the weekend and made these cajun chicken for my friends, they asked for the recipe. I’ve shared this link with them 🙂

      Reply
    2. Cathleen

      May 15, 2022 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      I typically don’t like chicken wings, but I couldn’t resist making this when I saw it. It didn’t disappoint! Thank you so much for this recipe 🙂

      Reply
    3. Tristin

      May 15, 2022 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      The aluminum foil helped keep these wings super juicy and kept them from burning. And cleanup was so easy!

      Reply
    4. Veronika

      May 13, 2022 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      It’s all of sudden really hot out so we finally took our grill out this week. These wings were perfect from the grill! Super flavorful and juicy, cajun is one of my favorite spice mixes. We’ll definitely make these again!

      Reply
    5. Natalie

      May 10, 2022 at 5:13 am

      5 stars
      My kids loved your chicken wings. So soft, tasty, and easy to make, thanks!

      Reply
      • Pamela

        May 10, 2022 at 6:01 pm

        5 stars
        Did you make the recipe as posted? Your children didn’t find it too spicy?

        Reply
    6. Bernice

      May 09, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      This wing recipe worked like a charm. The wings stayed moist inside and dry on the outside. The cajun seasoning is super delicious too!

      Reply
    7. Savita

      May 09, 2022 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      These chicken wings were so flavourful, it was a perfect recipe¡

      Reply
    8. Gloria

      May 09, 2022 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      I have not met a chicken wing recipe I did not devour. This was perfect. I’ll be making them all summer long

      Reply
    9. Peter

      May 09, 2022 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      I have never made chicken wings with foil before, and they turned out fantastic. This is how you stop the sweet sauces from over caramelizing! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
    10. Lisa

      May 06, 2022 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      I made these for dinner last night and my family loved them!!

      Reply

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