Cajun-Jerk inspired Wings

Summer is finally amongst us, people!

Let us raise our glass to the sunshine. Cheers!
Summer is such the perfect season for colourful and tasty food. Not that winter food isn't tasty, but...

Last week was my dad's bday (everybody, say happy birthday Pops!) and for this special occasion, I took the day off. And what do I do in my spare time? I cook. And what better excuse to cook than to make a birthday dinner?!

I know my dad likes to try anything. And I know he likes spicy food. So in honour of his bday, I created my own version of Cajun-jerk "chickan' wangs". Aint no thing but a chicken wing. They are super easy to make. Note, that it was also my first time making wings! You know, being meat-less for years and all...

And in the spirit of the Rib Fest going on outside my work, I decided it was the perfect time to share it!
(check later for another bbq inspired recipe!)

Alright, here are the ingredients!

• 18-20 wings
• 3/4 cup of flour
• 4 teaspoons of onion powder
• 4 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme
• 1 table spoon of Cajun spices
• 1/2-1 tablespoon of Tabasco sauce (depending on how spicy you want it)
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 cup of ketchup
• 1/4 cup of chilli paste 

And the super easy steps

1. Pre-heat the oven to 450
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and half of the onion and garlic powder. 
3. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. 
4. Dip each wings in the flour, covering it well. 
   
5. Place on a parchemin lined baking sheet.
   
6. Bake for about 45 minutes. Flip half way through the time. 
7. While the wings are cooking, mix the rest on the ingredients in a bowl. 
8. Take out the wings, and one by one cover them with the sauce. 
   
9. Serve and eat! 

Be sure to have napkins around. You'll need it!

They aren't dried and only made with fresh ingredients which make them, not only delicious but healthy too!

Try them, and let me know! 

p.s my dad gave it 10.5 out of 10. Just sayin'