What goes best with crispy dry-rub chicken wings?

Serve with a side of celery sticks and your favorite sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese dressing, bbq sauce, or for a different spin, try my tangy yogurt dressing. You can also serve them with some sweet potato fries or a simple green salad for dinner.

Can I use a different type of seasoning for the dry rub?

Yes, you can customize the dry rub to your liking. You can use any combination of spices that you prefer. However, I highly recommend using paprika and garlic powder, as they give the wings a delicious smoky flavor.

Can I use chicken drumettes instead of wings?

Yes, you can use chicken drumettes instead of wings. The cooking time may vary slightly, so make sure to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F before serving.

Can I use a different type of dipping sauce?

Yes, you can use your favorite dipping sauce with this recipe! Some popular options include barbecue sauce, honey mustard, buffalo sauce, or even hot sauce.

Can you skip the dry-brine period in the fridge?

Yes, if you’re short on time, you can skip this step and go straight from seasoning the wings to the oven or air fryer, but the dry-brining time in the fridge does wonders for getting that crispy texture.

Can you omit the baking powder?

Yes, you can. If you’re using baking powder, the chicken wings will have the texture of a fried chicken wing. Without the baking powder, they will still get nice and crispy but with it, they will be browner in color and taste more akin to fried chicken.

Can I change up the spices in the dry rub?

Of course! You can use whatever spices you want here to make these chicken wings your own. Try a pinch of cumin, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, chili powder, or ranch seasoning, or add a bit of brown sugar to mix it up.

How long do chicken wings take to bake?

Every oven is different, so cooking time will vary, but oven-baked chicken wings typically take about 45 minutes at 425°F to be both crispy and fully cooked, and they will take about 15 minutes at 400°F in the air fryer.

How do I store baked chicken wings?

These dry-rub chicken wings will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.

Can you freeze the baked chicken wings?

Yes! Cool slightly and place fully baked chicken wings in an airtight container or a zip-top bag in the freezer for up to four months.

How do I reheat chicken wings?

To reheat these chicken wings, put them in the microwave for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, or to get them crispy again, bake them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in the oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes. If reheating from frozen, I’d recommend reheating them in the oven for about 30 minutes.

Crispy Dry-Rub Chicken Wings (Oven or Air Fryer)

Name: Crispy Dry-Rub Chicken Wings (Oven or Air Fryer)
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken wings (I highly recommend getting your wings from ButcherBox!); 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 8 tablespoons butter melted; 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder; 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon reserved dry rub spices; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Description

Seasoned with a yummy blend of spices and then baked to perfection, these easy, crispy dry-rub chicken wings bring all the flavor of traditional wings without the mess!

Ingredients

Units Scale

3 pounds chicken wings (I highly recommend getting your wings from ButcherBox!)

Chicken Wing Rub

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
8 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder

Tangy Yogurt Dressing

1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon reserved dry rub spices
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Oven Instructions

Cut the tips from the chicken wings and cut the wings through the joints into halves and dry the wings well with paper towels.
Mix together the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the dry rub for the yogurt dressing (if using).
Place the wings in a bowl and pour dry rub over the wings, mixing well with your hands to evenly distribute the spices.
Place wings skin-side up on a wire rack on top of a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered for one hour, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter and brush gently all over the wings. Sprinkle wings with baking powder.
Bake wings in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, carefully open the oven door just enough to let some steam vent.
While the wings are baking, mix all ingredients for the tangy yogurt dressing together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook for 20 more minutes, or until the chicken wings are crispy, and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken wing (without touching the bone) reads 165°F. Rest for three minutes.
It’s wing time!

Air Fryer Instructions

Cut the tips from the chicken wings and cut the wings through the joints into halves and dry the wings well with paper towels.
Mix together the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the dry rub for the yogurt dressing (if using).
Place the wings in a bowl and pour dry rub over the wings, mixing well with your hands to evenly distribute the spices.
Place wings skin-side up on a wire rack on top of a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered for one hour, or overnight.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Melt butter and brush gently all over the wings. Sprinkle wings with baking powder.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the wings in a single layer; bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
While the wings are baking, mix all ingredients for the tangy yogurt dressing together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Dig in!