Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 1 pound chicken wing portions
Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry Rub Spice Mix
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400° F (204° C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place a wire baking rack on top. This setup allows the wings to cook evenly and get crispy without sitting in excess fat.
- Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wing portions dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove moisture. This helps achieve a crispier skin when baked.
- Coat with Olive Oil: Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the wings and toss well to coat evenly. The oil helps the dry rub adhere and aids in crisping.
- Prepare the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional). Mix thoroughly.
- Apply the Dry Rub: Sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over the olive oil-coated chicken wings. Toss well to ensure every wing is coated evenly in the savory-sweet dry rub.
- Arrange for Baking: Lay the wings skin side up in a single layer on the wire rack placed on your baking sheet. Spacing them out allows air to circulate for better crisping.
- Bake First Side: Place the wings in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. This allows the skin to start crisping and the wings to cook through.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Carefully flip each wing over to the other side. Bake for an additional 15 minutes to cook evenly and achieve maximum crispiness on all sides.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the baked chicken wings from the oven. Serve hot with your choice of ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping to complement the flavors.
Notes
- Olive oil helps the dry rub stick to the wings and aids in crisping during baking. Olive oil spray can be used as an alternative.
- The dry rub balances savory and sweet flavors, but feel free to swap with 2 ½ tablespoons of your favorite wing seasoning blend.
- For spicy wings, add ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the dry rub mixture.
- Patting the wings dry before applying seasoning is key to getting a crispy skin.
- Using a wire rack is crucial to prevent the wings from sitting in their own juices and ensures even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
