Description
These Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings are a delightful mix of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors, featuring smoked paprika, garlic, chili powder, and brown sugar. Perfect for game days, casual dinners, or a quick weeknight treat, these wings are crispy outside, tender inside, and effortlessly versatile. Whether baked or air-fried, they make for a healthier, flavorful indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken wings (drummettes or split wings)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (enough to fully coat the wings)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar or brown sweetener
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray (olive oil recommended)
Instructions
Baking Method:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken wings dry and place them in a large bowl or plastic bag.
- Add flour, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the wings. Toss to fully coat them.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the wings on it. Spritz them with cooking oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the wings, spritz with oil again, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until crispy and cooked through (internal temperature: 165°F/74°C).
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Coat the wings as described in the baking method.
- Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket, spritz them with oil, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Flip, spritz with oil again, and cook for another 5 minutes until crispy.