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Epic Dry-Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings

Tender, juicy baked chicken wings coated in a mouthwatering homemade dry rub that will have your tastebuds singing! Pair it with a creamy gorgonzola dipping sauce and it's a party hit!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add chicken wings to prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
MAKE GORGONZOLA SAUCE:
  1. 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.  
  2. Transfer to serving bowl and stir in remaining gorgonzola cheese.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

  • Serve with a few sticks of celery and carrots

Nutrition Information

Calories 572kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 940mg (39%) Potassium 327mg (9%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1240IU (25%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 572

% Daily Value*

Calories 572kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 940mg 39%
Potassium 327mg 7%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1240IU 25%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.