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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! This Dry Rub Chicken Wings recipe is a go-to appetizer for us. 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 is a mouthwatering homemade dry rub which 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, they have perfectly crispy skin, 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! A great appetizer for the super bowl or the holidays.
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 whole chicken wings and separate them yourself! Whole wings are sometimes cheaper.
Olive Oil: You can also use avocado oil, whichever you prefer!
Best Dry Rub: This is seriously the best dry rub recipe! It is a mix of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper. You can also add 1 tsp chili powder for a little kick if you want. That’s it!
How To Make Crispy Baked Wings
- 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 to remove excess moisture. This is an important step and will ensure you get crispy chicken wings. Place them in a large bowl. Mix the chicken wing rub 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 in a single layer on an oven-safe baking rack (if using*) on top of a rimmed 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. For hot wings, toss them in some buffalo sauce! I love blue cheese dressing or Tessemae’s ranch!
Mary’s Tips & Tricks
Sauce: You can also coat these delicious wings with buffalo sauce or keto-friendly BBQ sauce once cooked! Serve with some celery sticks and you’re good to go!
Make Ahead: Feel free to mix the dry rub ingredients together ahead of time. Then all you will need to do is coat and bake your wings when you’re ready!
Baking Tip: I’ve found that these dry rub wings turn to crispy perfection if you use an oven-safe baking rack on top of a baking sheet. If you place some aluminum 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! You will still have super crispy wings.
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!
More Healthy Appetizer Recipes
Dry Rub Baked Wings
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Equipment
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
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!
Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition facts are an estimate and automatically calculated. While I fact check them using My Fitness Pal, please note that they may not always be 100% accurate and depend on ingredients used. Weigh your total and divide by the number of servings for the most accurate grams per serving size.
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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. Updated again with new copy on 11/7/23.
Yummalicious. Another tasty great one from Mary!
Easy to make…the results were fabulous.
Loved the taste! Easy and came out great. Thank you Mary!
First time I’ve ever made wings and this recipe knocked it out of the park! I live at altitude, so less cooking time, but simple, crispy, and delicious! 10/10
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I just got an air fryer and am wondering how they’d be in that. Anyone tried that cooking method?
Thank you!
I’ve made these twice in the air fryer and we are having them again tonight. They are amazing!
Yay! Thanks Judy!
How do you make these in the air fryer?
These were delicious! Super easy and will definitely be making again.
Made these today and they were so good and so easy!! I ate them with Tessemaes Ranch and my husband tossed his in hot sauce after baking. My husband loves wings and is picky about healthier versions of things and really enjoyed these!
Thanks Molly! So glad you enjoyed them!
Great rub!!
My husband requested this recipe to our “usual” way to do wings. It definitely stepped our wing game!
We loved the flavor and crispiness (I didn’t flip, but baked 55 min).
These wings were AH-MAZING! I’m not a wing fan but the rub was to die for. My husband made them for a NYE appetizer and they did not disappoint. Will definitely keep this recipe on hand and make these again and again. I love all of Mary’s recipes on the blog and in her cookbook because they are not only super easy but so so so delicious!