# Epic Dry-Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings

Tender, juicy baked chicken wings coated in a mouthwatering homemade dry rub that will have your tastebuds singing!

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- oven safe cooling rack
- small mixing bowl
- large mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
- food processor
- blender
- serving bowl
- plastic 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.thechunkychef.com/epic-dry-rubbed-baked-chicken-wings/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/52c75b70-415e-4506-93df-c9e94887416f
- Extracted: 2025-05-18

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