Dry Rub Chicken Wing Seasoning

The secret to making great baked chicken wings at home is cooking them at the right temperature and using the right blend of herbs and spices. And our chicken wing dry rub seasoning recipe is the best way to add flavor to the chicken without using marinades or sauces.

Our homemade chicken wing dry rub is made from simple ingredients you probably already have in your spice cabinet and is guaranteed to add tons of flavor to your wings.

Crispy chicken wings on a white platter.

A good chicken wing dry rub will make you look like a wing master at your next family get-together or game day celebration. But our homemade seasoning blend isn’t just for a chicken wing recipe. It can also be used on chicken thighs, chicken breasts, quarters, and legs.

Just make sure to have plenty of chicken on hand, because everyone will be coming back for seconds!

Try our Taco Seasoning and Montreal Steak Seasoning recipes if you enjoy making your own seasoning blends.

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Dry Rub Ingredients

Gather the ingredients to prepare our chicken wing dry rub recipe. Culinary professionals call this the “Mise en Place,” which means “everything in its Place.”

Setting up your ingredients not only helps speed up the cooking process but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients on hand to make the recipe.

Can I change up the recipe?

Yes, you can. The best thing about making your own dry rub seasoning blend is that you control the ingredients. That way, you can adjust the ingredients or amounts to your family’s taste preferences.

Add onion powder or mustard powder to the seasoning mixture for a more robust flavor. Add one teaspoon of baking powder to the seasoning blend for extra crispy skin.

For a smokier flavor, replace the regular paprika with smoked paprika. To make a liquid marinade, add a tablespoon of olive oil to our homemade dry rub and mix together.

If you want to add some heat to your wings, add chili powder or cayenne pepper to the mixture.

How to Make Chicken Wing Dry Rub

Follow along with my simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make chicken wing dry rub in your home kitchen.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, sweet paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt.
Mix the dry seasonings together to combine.

You can use this seasoning on whole chicken wings, drumettes, and wingettes.

Crispy baked chicken wings with ranch dressing on a white platter.

Your friends and family will love the flavor our chicken wing dry rub seasoning adds to wings. Serve them with bleu cheese dressing, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Store the dry rub seasoning in a glass jar or an airtight container in a cool, dark area of your kitchen or pantry for up to 6 months.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use the seasoning with other cooking methods?

Yes, you can. Our homemade dry rub for chicken wings will also work with chicken cooked in an air fryer, instant pot, slow cooker, on the grill, or smoker.

Can I season wings with the dry rub and still use buffalo sauce?

Absolutely. For killer buffalo wings with tons of flavor, use our dry rub seasoning and let the chicken marinate for an hour or two before cooking them.

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