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Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are a favorite among many, offering a perfect blend of crispy skin and juicy meat. While traditional chicken wings often feature a heavy coating of sauces, crispy dry rub chicken wings offer a flavorful alternative that lets the seasoning shine through without the mess. Dry rubs are a mix of spices and herbs that are applied directly to the chicken, providing an intense burst of flavor and a crispy exterior when baked or fried.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 572 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • EPIC DRY RUB:
  • 1/2 Tbsp ancho chile pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 Tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper less if you're worried about the heat level
  • 1/2 tsp dried mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried ground thyme
  • WINGS:
  • 4 lbs chicken wings thawed completely if using a frozen bag
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • CREAMY GORGONZOLA SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3-6 Tbsp buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 -3 oz crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • MAKE DRY RUB AND CHICKEN WINGS:
  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with 2 sheets of aluminum foil (or 1 heavy duty sheet). Top that with an oven safe cooling rack and spray it with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small mixing bowl, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add chicken wings and vegetable oil. Use a rubber spatula to toss gently to coat.
  • Sprinkle in about half to 2/3 of the dry rub mixture and use your hands to massage it into all of the chicken wings, coating evenly. Feel free to use all the dry rub, but for a coating like in the photos, 1/2-2/3 of the mixture does just fine.
  • Add chicken wings to prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
  • MAKE GORGONZOLA SAUCE:
  • To your food processor or blender, add mayo, buttermilk, sour cream, 1.5 oz of the gorgonzola cheese, garlic, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Process until smooth.
  • Transfer to serving bowl and stir in remaining gorgonzola cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.