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Dry Rub Chicken Wings

March 24, 2021 by [email protected] 8 Comments

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Dry rub chicken wings are rubbed with a smoky and sweet coating and then baked to crispy perfection. 

Kicking off this Mitten Movie Night with a chicken wing recipe that will make sure you don’t miss saucy wings at all. 

zoomed in shot of a hand dipping a chicken drummy into a a dish of blue cheese dressing. more chicken wings in the basket and c loth napkin next to it.

When I was thinking about what to make this weekend, I remembered some really great wings that we had in Florida. While there, we stayed in a condo so we hit the local Costco and grabbed some already made-up dishes from the deli area to save money on eating out. That is where we got these tasty chicken wings from. We heated them up in the oven and paired them with a giant salad.

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  • What beer pairs well with dry rub chicken wings?
  • The ingredients and why they work so well together
  • How to make dry rub chicken wings step-by-step
  • FAQ’s
  • Storage
  • More recipes to feed hungry guests
  • Dry Rub Chicken Wings
Cooked dry rub chicken wings with butter and dry rub seasoning to the side.

When we got home sadly our local Costco did not have them. So light bulb moment, I will make my own dry rub chicken wings at home!

Full disclosure, I have never made wings before. If you read my post about Wing Sauce Sliders, you would know why and how I just finally came around to buffalo sauce, let alone chicken wings. But I was willing to give them a try because they smelled so good and they didn’t disappoint.

So off to the internet, I went to check out how some of my favorite bloggers make dry rub chicken wings.  Then since I don’t have a grill, how to bake chicken wings?

What beer pairs well with dry rub chicken wings?

The beer: Greenbush Brewing, Star Chicken Shotgun.

These sweet and smoky dry rub chicken wings pair great with my hubby’s favorite style of beer, an IPA.

Poultry and IPA’s work well together but add the spice of the rub and crispy skin and you have a perfect combination.

Dry Rub Chicken Wings in a basket with blue cheese dressing on the side.

The ingredients and why they work so well together

  • Chicken wings. Whole chicken wings, chicken drummies, or a combination of both can be used for this recipe.
  • Dry rub. You will more than likely have all the ingredients for this spice mixture in your pantry.
  • Oil. Pour the oil over the top of the wings before baking to help the spices coat the chicken and it helps create a crispy skin as they bake.
  • Butter. Top with melted butter before serving.
  • Dipping sauce. I like to use chunky blue cheese with these.

How to make dry rub chicken wings step-by-step

For the rub, I visited Bewitchin’ Kitchen and followed the recipe for Sweet n’ Smoky Rib Rub. It had all the spices I thought were in the rub I was basing these on. It turned out great, and I didn’t need to go out and buy any fancy ingredients. I had all of them in my spice cabinet.

overhead shot of a bowl of chicken wings. one bowl of oil and one bowl of dry rub mix next to it.

Next, I headed over to The Chunky Chef’s site and followed the directions for baked chicken wings from her Epic Dry-Rubbed Chicken Wings recipe.

To a large bowl, I added the wings and then drizzled them with 2 tablespoons of oil.

Ingredients and steps of how to make dry rub to add to chicken wings.

Sprinkle the wings with the dry rub over the top.

Then rub all the wings with that good flavor.

On a prepared cookie sheet, put down aluminum foil and a wire baking rack.

Lay the seasoned wings on the baking rack and put them into a preheated 400-degree oven for 45 minutes. Be prepared because if you make these the house will smell downright amazing!

collage image of chicken wings before and after they have been in the oven.

Once the chicken was done, I decided to use a part of The Suburban Soapbox’s Grilled Old Bay Chicken Wings recipe.

At the end of the recipe, it called for melting 4 Tbs of butter. Pour it over the chicken.

Toss to coat the chicken with butter.

FAQ’s

Can I use frozen chicken wings instead of fresh ones?

Yes. Follow the package directions to thaw the wings before adding the dry rub to them.

Should you season the wings before cooking?

Yes. Keep the seasoning simple before cooking if covering the wings in a sauce after cooking so that it doesn’t take away from the flavor of the sauce that you use. If using a dry rub, add the seasoning before cooking.

What should the internal temperature of chicken wings be?

Use a meat thermometer to make sure the thickest part of the chicken wing reaches 165 degrees F.

Storage

Store the chicken wings in a covered container and refrigerate. Reheat in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees. You can also reheat them in the air fryer for 6 minutes at 400 degrees, flip them, and air fry them for 4 more minutes.

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Make a bowl of blue cheese dressing to dip them into. And here you are……..

Dry Rub Chicken Wings in a basket with blue cheese dressing and a craft beer to the side.

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

zoomed in shot of a hand dipping a chicken drummy into a a dish of blue cheese dressing. more chicken wings in the basket and c loth napkin next to it.

Dry Rub Chicken Wings

These dry rub chicken wings are coated with a sweet and smoky dry rub then baked to perfection. Serve with a side of blue cheese for an appetizer or meal.
4.73 from 11 votes
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Course: Appetizers, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken wings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • tongs
  • baking sheet
  • baking rack
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings I used fresh but you could use frozen, just follow package directions for thawing them
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, peppers, coarse kosher salt, dry mustard, chili powder, cayenne powder, and cumin in a small bowl.
    1 tablespoon Spanish paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • To a large bowl, I added the wings then drizzled them with 2 Tbs oil. Sprinkle the wings with the dry rub over the top. Then rub all the wings with that good flavor.
    4 pounds chicken wings, 2 tablespoons oil
  • On a prepared cookie sheet, cover with aluminum foil and add a baking rack. Lay the wings on the baking rack, then put them into a preheated 400-degree oven for 45 minutes.
  • When chicken is done, melt 4 Tbs of butter. Toss to coat the chicken with butter.
    4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Serve with blue cheese dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Video

Visit YouTube for a video of how to make these Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • You can use frozen chicken wings for this recipe just make sure to thaw them out according to the directions on the back of the bag.
  • Make sure that the center of the thickest part of the chicken wing registers at 165 degrees F to make sure they are cooked thoroughly.
  • To store: add to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
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Originally published in June of 2018. Updated photos & recipe March 2021.

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Last Updated on March 28, 2023 by [email protected]

Filed Under: IPA Recipe Pairings, Mitten Meals

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Comments

  1. Claire

    November 9, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    These look like they are packed with flavor! I love the use of mustard powder and brown sugar…. that sweet savoury hit will be wonderful!

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    • [email protected]

      November 9, 2018 at 10:01 pm

      Yes, the sweet and savory does go very well together. Thank you, Claire!

      Reply
  2. Grannymontoya

    March 25, 2021 at 10:01 am

    It’s wonderful, I cut the very end tip of the wing off, and added it to the broth pot pieces. The remaining pieces looked so appetizing. They were a hit with the guys.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      March 25, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      Wonderful! I am so glad everyone enjoyed them.

      Reply
  3. Tammie

    February 13, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    This is the only dry rub recipe I use for wings and drumsticks. Excellent taste!!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      February 15, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      So glad that you like it. Tammie!

      Reply
  4. Marc

    September 11, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    Can the wings be prepared with the rub in advance? Is there any advantage to letting them sit in the spices for a long period of time?

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    • [email protected]

      September 11, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      While I don’t think this would add much flavor by making them in advance, because it’s not really like a marinade that is meant to flavor all the layers of the meat, I don’t think that there would be any problem with making them in advance to have them ready to go into the oven when it comes time. I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply

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