Epic Dry-Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
  2. 2Line a large baking sheet with 2 sheets of aluminum foil (or 1 heavy duty sheet).
  3. 3Top that with an oven safe cooling rack and spray it with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  4. 4Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small mixing bowl, set aside.
  5. 5In a large mixing bowl, add chicken wings and vegetable oil.
  6. 6Use a rubber spatula to toss gently to coat.
  7. 7Sprinkle 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.
  8. 8Add chicken wings to prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. 9To your food processor or blender, add mayo, buttermilk, sour cream, 1.5 oz of the gorgonzola cheese, garlic, lemon juice, pepper and salt.
  10. 10Process until smooth.
  11. 11Transfer to serving bowl and stir in remaining gorgonzola cheese.
  12. 12Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 Tbsp ancho chile pepper
  • 0.5 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 Tbsp onion powder
  • 0.5 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.75 tsp chili powder
  • 0.75 tsp paprika
  • 0.75 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (less if you're worried about the heat level)
  • 0.5 tsp dried mustard powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp dried ground thyme
  • 4 lbs chicken wings, thawed completely if using a frozen bag
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 3-6 Tbsp buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 -3 oz crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 0.5 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

large baking sheetaluminum foiloven safe cooling racksmall mixing bowllarge mixing bowlrubber spatulafood processorblenderserving bowlplastic wrap

Tips

  • Make sure frozen wings are completely thawed.
  • Pat the wings dry with a paper towel to help the oil and rub coat them well.
  • Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and top with an oven-safe metal cooling rack for even cooking and easy cleanup. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Make extra rub and keep it in an airtight container with other spices; it's great on any kind of chicken.
  • The gorgonzola sauce can be made ahead of time or while the chicken wings are baking.