Dry Rub Roasted Chicken Wings

Roasted Chicken Wings using a dry rub are the perfect snack for Sunday game night or an unformal family dinner. With three different dry rub flavors you'll put these on rotation as a meal often!

You can make these dry rub chicken wings in the oven or in an air fryer. Not only are these dry rub chicken wings healthier, they are low carb and keto too.

Looking for other appetizers? Take a look at my collection of Superbowl finger foods, my Easy Cowboy Chili con Carne or Phyllo Dough and Puff Pastry Appetizers to wine and dine.

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You don't need brown sugar for these wings but a side of blue cheese dressing wouldn't hurt to pack a punch.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

• flavor profile of roasting with different flavors make them addictive
• crispy texture on the outside keeps meat tender on the inside
• perfect for sports get togethers like super bowl parties
• versatile ingredients allow for endless flavor possibilities
• servings are adjustable depending on how many people you are hosting

How long to air fry chicken wings at 400 degrees?

Air fry frozen chicken wings at 400 degrees Fahrenheit in the air fryer basket for 20 to 25 minutes. Check mid way to flip them and to drain any water residue. Take pre-cautions not to burn yourself.

Can you make frozen chicken wings in air fryer?

Yes. If you have raw frozen pre-seasoned chicken wings, you can pop them in the air fryer in a single layer and cook them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Flip them, spray with cooking oil and cook for another 15 minutes. Since all air fryers are different, you may need to adjust the time slightly.

If your wings are unseasoned, season them half way through cooking. Remember to set a reminder.

You'll also want to keep an eye on your air fryer basket if you are cooking chicken wings from frozen to make sure that there isn't an over abundance of liquid. If there is a surplus of liquid, empty your air fryer tray as necessary. Be careful not to burn yourself.

If your frozen chicken wings are pre-cooked and seasoned, cook them in a single layer at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 to 30 minutes depending on the size of your oven and whether you pre-heated it in advance.

How to dry rub chicken wings

If you are using frozen chicken wings, thaw them out and then pat wings dry. Create your dry rub and mix with a tablespoon or two of cooking oil. Just enough oil to make a paste.

Pour the rub all over the wings. Rub wings with the dry rub mixture until they are evenly coated.

What are brined chicken wings?

Brined chicken wings are wings that have been submerged in a ratio of salt and water for hours and sometimes days. The purpose of brining meats is to bring out the flavor, make meats more tender, and makes meats more juicier.

Once you have brined chicken wings, you can cook them in a skillet, air fryer or bake them.

Learn more about How to Brine Chicken Wings.

Easy dry rub seasoning for chicken wings

For this baked chicken wing recipe I'm sharing with you today, I've tested four dry rub chicken wing flavors that have worked really well for a chicken wings recipe:

• Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
• Smokey Paprika Chicken Wings
• Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings, and
• Maple Bacon Chicken Wings

The possibilities for flavor combinations are endless, just use your imagination. You can also pair these wings up with a pizza for a complete meal on a Sunday night and serve with a delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad and an easy dessert.

ingredients

For these dry rub roasted chicken wings you'll need:

• Chicken Wings
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Oregano
• Maple Bacon Seasoning
• Ground Smoked Paprika
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Hot Sauce
• Chicken Seasoning

See recipe card for exact quantities...

How to make dry rub roasted chicken wings

Making these roasted chicken wings is pretty simple and easy. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Mix seasoning together for whichever flavour you are going to make. Add just enough cooking oil to create a paste.

Rub seasoning through chicken wings, let stand for about 20 minutes.

Bake uncovered for about 45 to 50 minutes.

Variations and Substitutions for roasted chicken wings

The flavor combinations for these wings isn't set in stone. Use your imagination to put different spices together to replicate some of the flavors that you like.

Here are a few examples:

• Breaded - instead of using a dry rub, bread your wings and bake them
• Coating - coat your chicken wings in a wing coating of paprika, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper
• Spice - add chili powder or flakes to your dry rub to spice them up
• Dipping Sauce - dip your wings in sauces like blue cheese, caesar, siracha or other sauce.

Equipment Recommended

You will need a baking sheet or two depending on how many chicken wings you are making. You'll also want to have some aluminum foil, preferably the non stick kind, on hand for easy cleanup. Tongs come in handy when handling the dry rubbed chicken wings and to transfer them onto dinner plates.

Storage

Let's face it, baked chicken wings taste great fresh out of the oven. Unfortunately, they get greasy and soft as leftovers. If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and warm them up on foil in a toaster oven for best possible taste.

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Roasted Chicken Wings

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Roasted Chicken Wings using a dry rub are the perfect snack for Sunday game night or an unformal family dinner. With three different dry rub flavors you'll put these on rotation as a meal often!

You can make these dry rub chicken wings in the oven or in an air fryer. Not only are these dry rub chicken wings healthier, they are low carb and keto too.

Looking for other appetizers? Take a look at my collection of Superbowl finger foods, my Easy Cowboy Chili con Carne or Phyllo Dough and Puff Pastry Appetizers to wine and dine.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Entrées

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 664 kcal

Equipment

• baking sheet
• tongs
• parchment paper

Ingredients

  

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Wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings

Maple Bacon Dry Rub

• ½ tbsp chicken seasoning (like Keg Chicken and Rib seasoning)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp Maple Bacon Seasoning (e.g. La Grille brand)
• ¼ cups olive oil

Smokey Paprika Dry Rub

• 1 tbsp Paprika smoked or regular
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cups olive oil

Parmesan Garlic Dry Rub

• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp dried Oregano
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cups olive oil

Instructions

 

Baking Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with Alcan Aluminum Slide foil. Set aside. If you don't have Slide aluminum foil, grease your foil.
• Mix seasoning together for whichever flavour you are going to make. I usually divide all the wings into three and make three different types of seasonings, just for variation. Rub seasoning through chicken wings, let stand for about 20 minutes.
• Bake uncovered for about 45 to 50 minutes. You know they are done when they look crispy and they are bubbling from underneath - about 45 minutes. If they start to burn on the top, cover with foil and continue cooking until done.

Air Fry Instructions:

• Follow steps 1 to 2 above.
• Lay chicken wings flat in air fryer basket in a single layer.
• Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 to 25 minutes, flipping half way.

Notes

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I use a small bowl for each of the flavors I mix. Start by adding the olive oil to the bowl and then mixing in the dry spices. I then use a small whisk to mix all the ingredients together. The goal is to make a paste.

When I know I'm going to use a baking sheet, regardless of whether it is non stick or not, I always line the tray with aluminum foil. This makes for easy clean up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1703mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg

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