Description
These Baked Dry Rub Chicken Wings are crispy, oven-baked, and full of bold, smoky, and savory flavors. Perfect for game day, casual dinners, or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joints, tips removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on it.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle the dry rub over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or rack.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a wire rack for maximum crispiness.
- Patting wings dry is essential for crispy skin.
- Customize the spice blend to your taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
