Description
Perfectly seasoned chicken wings with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. This dry rub recipe creates a delicious flavor-packed coating without the need for a messy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drummettes or split wings)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray (olive oil recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wings
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl or plastic bag. Removing excess moisture helps the coating stick better and ensures maximum crispiness.
- Season the Wings
- Add the flour, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the wings. Toss or shake until all wings are fully and evenly coated with the dry rub mixture.
- Arrange for Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch each other. Spritz them lightly with cooking oil to help achieve a crispy exterior.
- Bake to Perfection
- Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 minutes. Then flip the wings, spritz again with cooking oil, and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Air Fryer Instructions
- Prepare the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Follow the same preparation process for coating the wings with the dry rub mixture.
- Air Fry the Wings
- Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd. Spritz with oil and cook for 15 minutes. Flip the wings, spritz again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until crispy and fully cooked.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, let them sit uncovered in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours after coating and before cooking.
- The flour helps create a crispy coating, but you can substitute cornstarch for a gluten-free option.
- These wings are versatile – serve them as is or with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, blue cheese, or buffalo sauce.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili powder or add cayenne pepper to the dry rub.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg