Smoky & Savory Dry Rub Chicken Wings
Tired of soggy wings? This easy chicken wing dry rub recipe creates the ultimate crispy, oven-baked wing with a perfect 9-spice blend. Paired with a creamy homemade ranch, it’s a family favorite for game days or cozy dinners.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Cooling Rack
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings wings and drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Dry Rub
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Ranch Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise or full fat greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp cashew milk
- 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh chives diced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the dry rub first by adding all of the spices to a jar or small bowl and mix well.
- Dry the chicken wings and drumsticks very well with paper towels—this is an important step for crispiness!
- In a large bowl, put the dried chicken pieces and coat completely with 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Sprinkle the oil-coated chicken with all of the dry rub and toss to coat completely.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place a wire rack over the paper.
- Place the dry rub coated chicken on the rack and leave space in between pieces so they get crispy.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until browned and cooked thoroughly.
Notes
For the best results, do not skip drying the wings with paper towels. The drier the skin, the crunchier the result!
