Dry Rub Chicken Wings are the most flavorful wings you’ll ever make! The dry rub is lightly sweet and savory, with a bit of heat. It tastes amazing, creating the best appetizer for game day and beyond!
Dry Rub Fall Off the Bone Chicken Wings
Dry Rub Chicken Wings are the perfect party food! They are so easy to make and can be cooked in the oven or on the grill.
The key to making these chicken wings is the flavor-packed dry rub! A combination of herbs, spices, brown sugar, and aromatics creates something undeniably tasty. And you can adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
Why You’ll Love this Dry Rub Chicken Wings Recipe:
- FLAVORFUL: This unique dry rub adds so much flavor to the chicken wings!
- EASY: This recipe is super simple and easy to follow.
- PARTY FOOD: These wings are perfect for feeding a crowd! Serve them on game day, or any time you need a great finger food.
Chicken wings are a hit anytime you make them, but this dry rub is really what makes this recipe special!
How to Make Dry Rub Chicken Wings
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Cover chicken wings in olive oil, then toss them in the dry rub mixture.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake, flipping them about halfway through.
- Serve with blue cheese, celery, and any of your favorite dippings sauces!
Ingredient Notes
- Wings: I like using chicken wing portions because the flat and drumettes are already separated– they may also be called “party wings” at the grocery store.
- Olive Oil: Helps the dry rub stick to the wings – plus it helps the wings crisp in the oven. Olive oil spray will also work!
- Rub: I’m making a classic sweet and savory dry rub from scratch but if you have a favorite wing or bbq rub, feel free to use 2.5 tablespoons of that instead of the spices listed above. This isn’t a spicy rub, so if you want these wings to have some heat, add ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
A dry rub is a blend of spices rubbed onto the surface of meat before cooking. A dry rub helps to amplify the flavors and creates a crust on the meat because it doesn’t introduce any liquid.
This dry rub is a little bit sweet and a little bit savory, with brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. It is not particularly spicy, but rather a little smoky.
To make this dry rub spicier, add ⅛-¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
You sure can! This dry rub would be great on chicken tenders, chicken breasts, or chicken thighs. You could even put it on a whole rotisserie chicken! Just be sure to adjust the total baking time accordingly and ensure the meat is cooked to 165°F internally.
To make these wings in the air fryer, place the wings in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer at 380°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. To get them extra crispy, bake for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F.
Serving Suggestions
These dry rub chicken wings are delicious on their own, but here are a few ideas for what to serve them with:
- Ranch or blue cheese sauce.
- Vegetable sticks, like celery or carrots.
- Potato chips or pretzels.
- Side salad.
These wings are a hit at parties, but just as good for a simple weeknight dinner!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover dry rub chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until 165°F internally.
Freezing Instructions
Freeze chicken wings in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Allow wings to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Chicken Wing Tips
- If you use frozen wings, make sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel before coating. This will help the oil and rub stick well.
- For the evenest cooking, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then set a wire rack on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the whole thing with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remember not to overcrowd the wings on the baking sheet. The more airflow they have, the more evenly they will cook and the crispier they will be.
- Feel free to make a big batch of rub and store it in your spice cabinet. It’s great on any cut of chicken!
More Chicken Wing Recipes We Love
- Grilled Chicken Wings
- Cranberry Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Hot Honey Chicken Wings
- Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
More Oven Baked Chicken Recipes to Try:
- Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Sliders
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Oven Baked Chicken Tend
- Baked Chicken Tacos
- Baked Chicken Thighs
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Dry Rub Chicken Wings Recipe
Equipment
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Instant Read Meat Thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wing portions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Ranch dressing optional, for serving
- Blue cheese dressing optional, for serving
- Fresh chopped parsley optional, for serving
- Sliced green onion optional, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
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Add the chicken wings and olive oil to a large bowl and toss to combine.1 pound chicken wing portions, 1 tablespoon olive oil
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In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients: brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, ground mustard, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Add the spice mix to the chicken wings and toss to combine.
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Place the chicken wings skin side up on the baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes.
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Flip the chicken wings and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until 165°F internally.
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Enjoy immediately served with ranch or blue cheese sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onion, if desired.Ranch dressing, Blue cheese dressing, Fresh chopped parsley, Sliced green onion
Notes
- If you use frozen wings, make sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel before coating. This will help the oil and rub stick well.
- For the evenest cooking, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then set a wire rack on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the whole thing with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remember not to overcrowd the wings on the baking sheet. The more airflow they have, the more evenly they will cook and the crispier they will be.
- Feel free to make a big batch of rub and store it in your spice cabinet. It’s great on any cut of chicken!
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
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