Dry Rub Baked Wings
These dry rub wings are easy and perfect for gatherings big or small! Just 1 net carb per serving, these tasty Whole 30 & Keto chicken wings are an appetizer everyone will love!
What Makes This Dry Rub For Chicken Wings Great
If you’ve been looking for a great classic wing recipe, look no further! Whether you’re pulling together a last-minute appetizer, or just have a hankering for some wings, these dry rub wings are the answer! The chicken spice rub has the perfect combination of flavors without being overpowering. Sure to impress your guests every single time! These baked keto chicken wings are so easy to make, and they come together in no time at all.
You can eat them as-is or add a buffalo sauce of choice. Dip them in ranch, smother them in BBQ sauce- you just can’t go wrong!
Best part? They’re Keto, Whole30, Gluten-free, & Paleo- making this the perfect appetizer for just about anyone!
Ingredient Notes
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious dry rub wings appetizer!
Chicken Wings: I like to use the wings and drumettes that are already separated. I find these at Costco. They are called “party wings”. You can also buy regular wings and separate them yourself!
Olive Oil: You can also use avocado oil, whichever you prefer!
Dry Rub: This is a mix of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. That’s it!
Recipe Step by Step
- Preheat your oven to 400. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat your wings dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl. Mix the spices together in a separate small bowl. Pour the olive oil onto the chicken, followed by the spices. Use your hands to mix everything together well. The spices should stick to the chicken wings so they are completely coated.
- Lay the wings out evenly on an oven-safe baking rack (if using*) on top of a baking sheet so they aren’t overlapping. Bake for 45 minutes. Check them halfway through and flip if they are getting too dark. (I didn’t need to flip mine). Broil for an additional 5 minutes at the end if you want them super crispy!
- Serve your keto chicken wings with your favorite dairy-free ranch or dipping sauce. I love Tessemae’s ranch!
Mary’s Tips & Tricks
Sauce: You can also coat your keto chicken wings with buffalo sauce or keto-friendly BBQ sauce once cooked!
Baking Tip: I’ve found that these dry rub wings crisp up nicely if you use an oven-safe baking rack on top of a baking sheet. If you place some tin foil on the pan, it makes for super easy clean-up. If you don’t have a rack to bake them on, placing them directly on a baking sheet is fine!
Recipe FAQs
In one serving of these keto chicken wings (about 3 wings), there’s just 1 net carb!
You’ll use avocado oil or olive oil to coat the keto chicken wings so the dry rub sticks nicely! Don’t skip this step!
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Dry Rub Baked Wings
Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken wings, thawed
- 2 tbsp olive oil, or avocado oil
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- ¼ tsp cayenne
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat your wings dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl. Mix the spices together in a separate small bowl. Pour the olive oil onto the chicken, followed by the spices. Use your hands to mix everything together well. The spices should stick to the chicken wings so they are completely coated.
- Lay the wings out evenly on an oven-safe baking rack (if using*) on top of a baking sheet so they aren’t overlapping. Bake for 45 minutes. Check them halfway through and flip if they are getting too dark. (I didn’t need to flip mine). Broil for an additional 5 minutes at the end if you want them super crispy!
- Serve your dry rub wings with your favorite dairy free ranch or dipping sauce. I love Tessemae’s ranch!
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This post was originally published on 12/30/2020 and updated with new photos and copy on 5/24/2022. Photos by Half Acre House.
71 Comments on “Dry Rub Baked Wings”
This is one of our family’s top Mary’s Whole Life recipes! The spice mixture is just right. We use our Traeger grill to cook them and they always come out delicious. Sometimes we pop them in the oven for a few minutes at the end to make them crispy.
Highly recommend this recipe!❤️
Thank you, Michele!
Mary did it again! These are so good and the spice mix is perfect!!!
Thanks Michelle!!
We LOVE this recipe! So quick, easy, and flavorful. It is on frequent rotation at our house!
Thank you, Gwen!
This is the best wing recipe I’ve found to date. The wings turn out perfectly every time. They are full of flavor, crispy, and stay moist without being slimy.
I am so glad to hear that you love them. Thanks for your review!
Family approved!!
Yay!
I made these tonight to have them ready for the Superbowl tomorrow. My husband and I devoured 6 each before I made myself put them away. I was only going to have 1, but I just couldn’t stop.
Needless to say, these were delicious and I can’t wait to make them again!
Thank you Angela! So glad you enjoyed them!
These were awesome! Didn’t even need sauce!
Thanks Alicia!