Description
Crispy dry rub chicken wings deliver serious flavor that will make your taste buds dance with excitement. Packed with zesty spices and guaranteed to be the star of any gathering, these wings bring serious crunch and bold seasoning straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
Dry Rub Spices:
- ⅓ to ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot 2 pounds of chicken wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispier final texture.
- Mix ½ cup all-purpose flour with 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder in a large bowl.
- Toss chicken wings in the seasoned flour mixture, coating each piece completely and evenly.
- For oven method, arrange coated wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping them in a single layer without touching.
- Lightly spray wings with olive oil to help achieve golden, crispy skin.
- Roast wings at 375°F for 20 minutes, ensuring they have space between them for even cooking.
- After first 20 minutes, flip wings carefully and spray again with olive oil.
- Continue baking for another 10-12 minutes until wings reach 165°F internal temperature and look deeply golden.
- For air fryer method, preheat device to 400°F and follow same coating process.
- Place wings in air fryer basket without overcrowding, allowing hot air to circulate freely.
- Cook wings at 400°F for 15 minutes, then flip and spray with oil.
- Finish cooking for 5 more minutes until wings are crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Thoroughly pat wings dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and help the spices stick better.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to check internal temperature and avoid overcooking, which can make wings tough and dry.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour to maintain the crispy coating.
- Experiment with different spice combinations in the dry rub to customize heat and flavor profile according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (oven), 20 minutes (air fryer)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg