The Best Dry Rub Chicken Wings
These Dry Rub Chicken Wings are so easy and so full of flavor. All you need are some chicken wings, spices, brown sugar, and baking powder, then cook them in your preferred method (bake, smoke, grill, air fry). They’re a crowd pleaser and great for serving company, a BBQ, game day, or really anything.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon aleppo pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl mix together the spices, brown sugar, and baking powder.
- Using paper towels, pat the wings dry then add them to a large mixing bowl. Add the dry rub and toss to evenly coat the wings. (You could alternatively do this in a ziplock bag).
- Put a wire rack over a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray. Lay the wings out in a single layer leaving 1 inch around each.
- Put the wings in a 425°F oven. Cook for 25 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. If you like them really crispy, bake for even longer.
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Notes
- Let the chicken wings come to room temp before you cook them. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. Chicken should be an internal temperature of at least165°F to be safe to eat. Wings are forgiving though, so it’s better to be safe than sorry, and cook these a bit more.
- Pat the wings dry before adding the spice mixture – this is an important step as it helps ensure the seasoning really sticks.
- Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- You can prep the wings up to 2 days in advance, just season them, cover them, and let them sit in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. Take them out of the fridge 30 minutes before you cook them.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg