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Dry Rub Wings

Savor the flavors of these crispy dry rub wings! These baked chicken wings are coated in the best homemade spice blend for an incredible flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Author: Bailey

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl

Ingredients

Dry Rub Mix

  • ½ Tbsp smoked paprika
  • ½ Tbsp chipotle powder
  • ½ Tbsp onion powder
  • ½ Tbsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar packed
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried mustard powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp dried ground thyme
  • ¼ tsp dried chives

Chicken Wings

  • 3-4 lbs of chicken wings thawed completely

Optional Dipping Sauce:

Instructions

  • Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small mixing bowl, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add chicken wings. Add 3/4th of the dry rub mix to the wings. Mix well with hands or with a rubber spatula. Remaining rub will be added after wings are cooked.
  • Once the wings are fully cooked through, sprinkle them generously with leftover seasoning mix. Serve with fresh carrots & Celery and dipping sauce (if needed)

For The Grill:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat (about 375-400º). Add the seasoned wings to the grill. Grill for about 18-25 minutes turning the wings often all around. Cook until internal temp is 165º (Grills vary greatly please keep an eye on them)

For The Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 400 º. Add wings to a large baking sheet. Bake for 30 -45 minutes. or until internal temp reaches 165º F.

For The Air Fryer:

  • Add to the air fryer and cook on 375º for 18-20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165º F.

Notes

  • Pat the wings dry. Before applying the dry rub, make sure to pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels. This helps the wings become more crispy during cooking.
  • Let the wings sit in the dry rub. Rest the wings for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the meat to absorb the flavors.
  • Place a wire rack over the baking sheet. When baking the wings, using a wire rack will ensure that both sides are perfectly crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 5 wings | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg