These baked Dry Rubbed Wings are full of flavor! They are cooked entirely in the oven and have wonderful crisp skin.
Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish!
Baked dry rubbed chicken wings
Baked wings are the way to go! At least that's true in my book. With baked wings, you still get all the same flavor as those deep-fried ones, without all the mess or all that extra oil.
These baked wings are given a quick rub with various herbs and seasoning and a touch of brown sugar ( just two teaspoons!) Then they're baked until golden brown and crispy.
Serve up a batch of these wings as an appetizer. They are perfect for watching football! Or serve these wings for dinner as the main dish.
These wings are an amped-up version of salt and pepper wings! They are very similar but this dry rubbed wings have a whole lot more seasoning!
Key ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Chicken Wings - I use party wings, which are already separated into little drumettes and flats. If you have full-size wings, you can separate them into two pieces or just use the whole wing.
- Olive Oil - The wings benefit from a very light coating of oil. Use olive oil or your favorite type of oil. The oil helps crisp the skin and helps the seasoning stick to the wings.
- Seasoning - A medley of seasoning is used for the rub: Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried thyme, dried parsley and salt and pepper. You can use regular paprika and if you want a spicier wing, just add more chili powder!
- Brown Sugar - The brown sugar adds just a touch of sweetness to the wings and helps balance the spices.
Making dry-rubbed wings
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel.
- Drizzle over oil and toss to coat.
- Combine seasoning with brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle over wings. Use your hands to rub the seasoning over all areas of the wings.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 40-45 minutes until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
- Serve with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a garnish.
Recipe tips
- Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to help prevent the chicken from sticking to the cookie sheet and to make cleanup easier.
- Your hands are the best tool to rub the seasoning mixture on the wings.
- Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Leftover wings can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- If you prefer a spicier wing, add additional chili powder.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, if you don't want to cut your wings into drummettes and flats, you can leave them whole. The baking time may need to be adjusted.
No, you can omit the brown sugar or reduce to one teaspoon if you prefer. The brown sugar offers a bit of sweetness to compliment the spices.
More tasty appetizers
- Italian Pinwheels
- Mini Pigs in a Blanket
- Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
- Fried Zucchini
- Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
More delicious baked wings
- Honey BBQ Wings
- Grilled BBQ Wings
- Teriyaki Wings
- Honey Garlic Wings
- Salt and Pepper Wings
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
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Dry Rubbed Wings
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1½ - 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel.1½ - 2 pounds chicken wings
- Drizzle over oil and toss to coat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Combine seasoning with brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle over wings. Use your hands to rub the seasoning over all areas of the wings.2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 40-45 minutes until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
- Serve with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a garnish.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to help prevent the chicken from sticking to the cookie sheet and to make cleanup easier.
- Your hands are the best tool to rub the seasoning mixture on the wings.
- Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Leftover wings can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- If you prefer a spicier wing, add additional chili powder.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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