Description
A delicious and flavorful alternative to the classic seafood boil, this Chicken Wing Boil is a Southern-inspired dish perfect for a summer cookout or casual gathering. Boiling the chicken wings alongside corn, potatoes, and smoked sausage in a seasoned broth results in tender, juicy wings with a Cajun flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 3 lbs chicken wings (split and tips removed)
Corn:
- 4 ears corn (cut into thirds)
Potatoes:
- 1 lb baby potatoes
Smoked Sausage:
- 12 oz smoked sausage (sliced into chunks)
Seasonings:
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning (plus more for serving)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Fill a large stockpot with water; add lemon, garlic, onion, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Boil for 5–10 minutes.
- Cook the Ingredients: Add potatoes, cook for 10 minutes; add corn and sausage, cook for 5 minutes; add chicken wings, boil for 15–20 minutes.
- Drain and Garnish: Transfer everything to a serving tray, drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with Old Bay, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a crispy skin, broil wings briefly after boiling.
- Try tossing the dish in garlic butter for a Cajun twist.
- Serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauces like ranch or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
