Cajun Smoked Wings With a Scorch’n Hot Sauce
Author: David Marks
Prep: 20 minutes
Simmer: 2 - 3 hours
Smoke/Grill: 1.5 – 2 hours
Total: ~ 4 - 5 hours
Fire up your taste buds with these Cajun Smoked Wings with our Scorch’n Sunrise Hot Sauce—a bold, flavor-packed twist on classic chicken wings. This recipe starts by simmering whole wings in a spicy Louisiana Cajun boil until they’re melt-in-your-mouth tender, then finishes them off with a slow smoky kiss or a quick char on the grill. Tossed in a rich, buttery pepper sauce that brings just the right amount of heat, these wings strike the perfect balance between tender, smoky, and fiery. Perfect for game day, backyard barbecues, or whenever you want wings that make a statement!
Chicken Prep
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3 pounds whole chicken wings
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Louisiana Cajun boil spice (heavy dusting)
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Water (enough to cover wings)
Steps:
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Place wings in a large cast-iron pan.
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Add Cajun boil spice generously.
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Cover with water and bring to a boil.
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Simmer 2–3 hours covered, until chicken is tender and nearly falling off the bone.
Prep Your Sauce
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1 stick unsalted butter
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1 bottle Scorch’n Sunrise Hot Sauce (works with Holy Mole or Cry’n Cowboy too)
Steps:
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Melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat.
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Add a whole bottle of sauce, whisk together, and set aside.
Cooking Options
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Smoked: Heat pit to 150–200°F. Smoke wings 1.5 hours. Crank the heat up, toss wings in sauce, return to grill 5–10 minutes.
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Grilled: Grill wings over medium heat for 10–20 minutes until caramelized with grill marks.
Serve and enjoy!
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