Description
These Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings are a game day favorite, featuring a flavorful spice rub and a secret ingredient for extra crunch. Baked to perfection, these wings are a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Spice Rub:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Coat with Baking Powder: Toss the wings with baking powder in a bowl until coated.
- Prepare the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Season the Wings: Sprinkle the spice mixture over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake: Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Serve hot with optional dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese.
Notes
- Baking powder is crucial for crispy wings—don’t use baking soda instead.
- For an air fryer version, cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ pound wings
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
