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Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Oven baked chicken wings coated in a bold homemade dry rub seasoning, perfectly crispy without deep frying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Wings
  • 2 lb chicken wings drumettes and flats
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Dry Rub
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheet with foil and place wire rack on top.
  2. Pat chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  3. Combine baking powder, salt, pepper, and dry rub ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Toss wings with olive oil, then coat evenly in seasoning mixture.
  5. Arrange wings in a single layer on rack without overcrowding.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  7. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, refrigerate seasoned wings uncovered for 1 hour before baking.