Description
All the flavors of a classic seafood boil, but with crispy chicken wings! Juicy sausage, tender corn, creamy potatoes, and crispy wings are tossed in a spicy, buttery sauce for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for gatherings or a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients:
- 4 lb chicken wings (cut into flats and drumsticks)
- 1/2 cup crab/seafood boil seasoning
- 1/3 cup lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 6 corn on the cob (halved)
- 1 lb sausage (sliced into pieces)
- 1 lb red potatoes (whole or halved)
- 1/2 stick butter
Butter Sauce:
- 2 sticks butter
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp crab/seafood boil seasoning
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 5–6 dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Boil the Base:
- Fill a large pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil and add 1/2 stick butter, 1/2 cup crab/seafood boil seasoning, and 1/3 cup lemon pepper seasoning.
- Add sausage, corn, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 18–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Prepare the Chicken Wings:
- Season chicken wings with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Coat evenly in cornstarch.
- Fry the Wings:
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry wings in batches of 7–8 at a time for 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a baking rack.
- Make the Butter Sauce:
- In a pot, melt 2 sticks of butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, paprika, crab/seafood boil seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and hot sauce. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Remove sausage, corn, and potatoes from the boiling water. Arrange on a sheet pan with the fried chicken wings.
- Pour the butter sauce over everything. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve warm, garnished with additional seasoning if desired. Enjoy this bold and spicy feast!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the wings for 2–3 minutes after the initial frying.
- Add shrimp or crab to the boil for a surf-and-turf twist.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg