Baked Chicken Wings with The Best Dry Rub
Amazing baked chicken wings made with the best dry rub seasoning. These chicken wings take less than 5 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to bake. No sauce is even needed!Ā
Back in my college days, I was introduced to baked chicken wings and ever since then, I’ve never made them in the fryer again. This dry rub chicken wings recipe has been my personal go-to and family favorite for many years now.
- Baked wings are so easy to make and doesn’t take much clean up effort either.
- The wings come out so good every time: crispy on the out side and juicy on the inside.
- Dry rub on the chicken wings keeps them crispy but infuses SO much flavor into every bite! (This dry rub has been a family and friend favorite for many years now.
- This is definitely a winning chicken wing recipe and a huge hit with all our family and friends on game day (and many other parties).
How To Make Dry Rub Baked Chicken Wings
- If using frozen chicken wings, make sure they are completely thawed first! Use a couple of paper towels to pat them dry before adding the seasoning.
- Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F and fit a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Grease the wire rack before adding wings!
- Place chicken wings into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with some oil. Mix to coat them evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry rub seasoning all over as you toss the wings. Keep tossing the wings until they are evenly coated. (Use your hand or tongs to toss them so you can make sure the wings are coated well.)
- Bake chicken wings on the wire rack for 45-50 minutes at 400Ā°F.
Tips For The Best Baked Wings
- If you’re using frozen wings, pull it the night before and let it completely thaw in the refrigerator for about 24 hours. You will need to pat excess water off the wings if any.
- To minimize the clean up, line the rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil first and then place the wire rack inside the baking sheet.
- Grease the wire rack lightly as well so the wings to stick to it.
- Leave a little bit of space between each wing, don’t over-crowd them. This will help get the wings crispy all around.
- This recipe can be double or tripled as needed.
- If you absolutely want a dipping sauce with wings, buttermilk ranch will go well with them.
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Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 8-10 whole chicken wings about 1.75 lbs.
- 2 tbsp canola oil
Dry Rub:
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Note: You can double or triple the recipe as needed!
- Preheat oven to 400ā. Place a wire rack in a baking sheet and grease it.
- Combine ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and mix well.
- Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
- Place them in a bowl and drizzle a little oil over them. Mix to make sure that each wing is evenly but lightly covered with oil.
- Sprinkle dry rub seasoning all over and toss to evenly coat them. (You may need to use tongs to help you toss the wings.)
- Place seasoned wings on the prepared wire rack in one even layer, leaving a little room between each one. Bake wings for 45-50 minutes.
Notes
- Storing: If you happen to have any leftovers, you can store the wings in anĀ airtightĀ container in theĀ refrigeratorĀ forĀ 3-4 days.
- Reheat them in theĀ air fryer at 360Ā°F for 3-4 minutes. In the oven, reheat them at 350Ā°F for about 10 minutes.Ā
Nutrition
Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in January 2019.
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Hello, with chili powder being in the recipe for dry rub is it going to be too spicy for kids? Also same for the brisket rub? My grand babies love brisket tacos but I would be disappointed if the rub is too spicy for themā¦they are 2 1/2 and 1 1/2.
Thank youš
You can cut back on the chili powder if you’d like, but my kids do not find it too spicy.
My husband and son love these wings. I often make a double batch. Thank you!
My husband loves them as well! I am glad you like the recipe! š
I have a question if you wouldn’t mind answering. Since I do not care for smoked flavor, would you mind telling me if these are heavy smoked flavor and also if so would I be able to sub regular paprika instead of smoked. Thanking you in advance.
Hi Caroline,
No, they do not have a very smokey flavor and yes since you do not like the smoked taste I would go with regular paprika instead.
thank you
These are my favorite wings now. Usually I like a sauce or something on them but not with these. You do not need ANYTHING. AMAZING. I can’t stop making them. Great recipe!
Glad you liked them, Stephanie!
Can I grill with the rub