April 1, 2020

Dry-Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings

Name: Dry-Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: About 30 wings
Ingredients: 2.5lbs (1kg) fresh chicken wings, split; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika; 1.5 tsp onion powder; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1.5 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp black pepper

These easy-to-make, crispy chicken wings will have you thinking that they were fried instead of baked in the oven! The flavourful dry-rub seasoning is sure to tantalize your taste-buds.

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I love chicken wings. Finding the perfect flavour can be a challenge, since there’s so many different varieties and sauces, but making them at home can be just as simple as picking up a box from the frozen foods aisle.

The ingredients for this recipe are fairly simple, and give you a good base for a chicken wing to eat as-is, but if you want to top it with a bit of BBQ sauce or have a blue cheese dip, it pairs well. I’ve been a growing fan of dry-rubbed wings, like a good lemon-pepper or Cajun. This recipe gives you a good amount of zing that everyone snaking on them will enjoy.

Monique Creary

Yields About 30 wings

Serves 5

Dry-Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings

These easy-to-make, crispy chicken wings will have you thinking that they were fried instead of baked in the oven! The flavourful dry-rub seasoning is sure to tantalize your taste-buds.

10 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

55 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

2.5lbs (1kg) fresh chicken wings, split

2 tbsp canola oil

1.5 tbsp smoked paprika

1.5 tsp onion powder

1.5 tsp kosher salt

2 tbsp brown sugar

1.5 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Generously coat an oven-safe cooling rack with cooking spray and place on top of the lined baking sheet. Set aside.
Rinse the wings in cold water, then dry with a paper towel to get rid of any excess liquid.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the oil.
In a small bowl mix together all the spices. Sprinkle on wings, using your hands to make sure everything is rubbed in evenly. Place on prepared baking rack and tray.
Bake the wings on the middle rack of the oven for about 40-50 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

If you purchased your wings whole, cut them by separating the drummette from the flat wingette and get rid of the tips.

If you have extra time, you can always marinade the wings in the rub the night before, and refrigerate covered until ready to use.