This chicken wing dry rub makes the perfect seasoning for wings baked in the oven. It's full of great flavor from smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, thyme, allspice, pepper and cumin. The spice rub also creates a nice texture on the crispy wings!
For more delicious chicken wings, also check out these orange and maple syrup-glazed baked wings.

What's in the dry rub?

How to use it:
See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!
Step 1. Mix all dry rub ingredients together, then set aside.

Step 2. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels, then toss with oil.

Step 3. Toss the oiled wings with the dry rub.

Step 4. Set the wings on a wire rack on a baking sheet.

Step 5. Bake the wings until crispy, juicy and tender.

How to serve the wings:
Serve the wings with a dipping sauce, like this sour cream dip for chicken wings.
How spicy is this dry rub?
This spice rub is mildly spicy from the smoked hot paprika.
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Full Printable Recipe

Dry Rub for Chicken Wings in the Oven
Equipment:
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowls
- paper towels
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- wire rack
- rubber spatula
- kitchen tongs
- digital meat thermometer (recommended)
Ingredients:
For the dry rub:
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked hot paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
For the wings:
- 12 chicken wing sections (or 6 whole chicken wings), fully thawed, if using frozen
- 1 tablespoon mild olive oil or vegetable oil
Instructions:
For the dry rub:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
For the wings:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then set a wire rack on it. Set aside.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the oil and toss with a rubber spatula until the wings are evenly coated.
- Add the dry rub and toss until evenly coated.
- Set the wings on the wire rack and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Flip the wings over. Continue to bake until the wings are golden-brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. (about another 25 minutes).
- Serve with a creamy dipping sauce.
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