Grilled Cajun Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Smoky, zesty, and packed with bold Cajun flavor — these grilled chicken wings are the perfect crowd-pleaser for your next barbecue or game day. Finished with a vibrant lemon pepper parsley toss, they’re juicy, charred, and irresistibly good.
Ingredients
4 lbs whole chicken wings (not split)
2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
3 tsp Cajun seasoning, divided
1¼ tsp garlic powder, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the Grill:
Set up your grill for medium heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.Season the Wings:
In a large bowl, toss the wings with:2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
¾ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
Several grinds of black pepper
Mix until wings are evenly coated.
Grill the Wings:
Place the wings on the grill in an even layer. Cover with the lid and cook for 20–25 minutes, flipping occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through.Make the Finishing Seasoning:
In a separate large bowl, mix together:1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
Remaining 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Remaining ½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Toss and Serve:
Transfer the hot grilled wings to the lemon pepper mixture. Toss until all the wings are evenly coated.
Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot.
- Pro Tip
For extra crispy skin, pat the wings dry with paper towels before seasoning — it helps them brown better on the grill!
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