Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings 

These Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings deliver all the flavor and crunch of fried wings—without the mess. Coated in a bold dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, onion powders, brown sugar, and a touch of baking powder to lock in crispiness, they bake to golden perfection on a wire rack. Ready in about 45 minutes and perfect for game day, casual dinners, or party platters. The result: juicy, flavorful wings with a satisfyingly crisp skin you'll want to savor bite after bite. 

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings (whole or separated into drumettes & flats)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or avocado)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free) 

• Dry‑rub blend:
  
  

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
    
    

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
    
    

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
    
    

  • 2 tsp onion powder
    
    

  • 1½ tsp salt
    
    

  • ½ tsp black pepper
    
    

  • ½ tsp chili powder (or chipotle powder)
    
    

  • ½ tsp cumin
    
    

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
    
    

Directions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400 °F (204 °C). Line baking sheet with foil or parchment, then place a wire rack on top and spray with cooking spray. 

2. Dry wings: Pat wings completely dry with paper towels—key for crisp skin.
   
   

3. Coat: In a large bowl, toss wings with oil and baking powder to coat evenly.
   
   

4. Rub: Sprinkle dry rub over wings, tossing thoroughly so each wing is fully coated.
   
   

5. Arrange: Place wings in a single layer on the wire rack, spaced evenly.
   
   

6. Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, then flip wings and increase oven to 450 °F (232 °C). Bake another 15–20 minutes until skin is golden and crisp, and internal temp reaches 165 °F (ideally ~175 °F for extra tenderness). Watch for smoke—double foil helps.

7. Serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot with blue cheese, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
   
   

Nutrients (per 1-lb wings, approx.)

• Calories: ~449 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~42 g
  
  

• Fat: ~30 g
  
  

• Carbs: ~4.5 g (mostly from sugar and spices)
  
  

• Sodium: ~776 mg