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    Dry Rub Chicken Wings (Oven-Baked/Instant Pot/Ninja Foodi)

    Published: Feb 23, 2020 · Modified: Oct 24, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 14 Comments

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    Dry Rub Chicken Wings

    These Dry Rub Chicken Wings are a delicious finger food or game-day food for the big game, pot lucks, movie nights or other gatherings. The chicken wings are coated beautifully with a homemade Memphis dry rub seasoning.

    These dry rub chicken wings are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside. It's so tasty and addictive. Skip the party platter and make these delicious chicken wings to feed the crowd.

    Dry Rub Chicken Wings Oven Baked or Instant Pot

    I am a big fan of chicken wings so here's another good chicken wings recipe on my site for you to try and share!

    This dry rub chicken wings recipe is so easy to make, and is also affordable and delicious! You can make this wings recipe in the oven, or using a pressure cooker like Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi.

    Dry Rub Seasoning

    I cooked these dry rub chicken wings using a pressure cooker (Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker TenderCrisp), but they also work well using an Instant Pot or going traditional oven-baked.

    Don't worry, just keep reading because I'll show you how the complete cooking instructions for each way on the recipe card below.

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    Instant Pot Dry Rub Chicken Wings

    Why This Recipe Works

    You will love this dry rub chicken wings recipe because:

    • These dry rub chicken wings are loaded with flavor. The wings are coated with a mixture of dried spices resulting in a wide range of flavors. This homemade dry rub works like magic! The combination of salt and sugar used as flavor enhancers to open up your taste buds. They also make the meat tasty and tender, yum!
    • The chicken wings have the perfect crispiness yet are made without deep-frying! That means these chicken wings contain fewer calories compared to the chicken wings you get at local barbecues, sports lounges or restaurants.
    • Marinating is an optional step. Generally, you want to marinate the meat in a dry rub for at least 30 minutes. However, if you are going to cook these chicken wings in a pressure cooker as last-minute finger food, feel free to skip marinating!
    • A quick finger food recipe! These delicious chicken wings can be ready in 20 minutes using a pressure cooker (Ninja Foodie or Instant Pot), or up to 40 minutes using a conventional oven.
    Ninja Foodi Dry Drub Chicken Wings

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    Dry Rub Seasoning:

    This homemade dry rub seasoning can be the reason to finally stop buying those overpriced store-bought dry rubs (many of which have unhealthy ingredients that I can’t even pronounce)!

    Instant Pot Dry Rub Chicken Wings

    This dry rub contains simple ingredients you can find in your pantry.

    Even total beginners in the kitchen can make it, and then rub offers complex flavor blends without overpowering the meats. It's a great seasoning to spice up your meats.

    Dry Rub Chicken Wings Oven Baked or Instant Pot

    To make this dry rub seasoning, you will need the following spices: onion powder, ancho chili pepper, light brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper, dried mustard, black pepper, oregano, ginger powder, kosher salt.

    As always with my other chicken wings recipe, I added a small amount of paprika and garlic powder as a basic dry seasoning.

    The dry rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

    How to Make Dry Rub Chicken Wings:

    As I mentioned earlier, I cooked these wings using a pressure cooker, Ninja Foodi .(Disclosure: this is not a sponsored post nor I'm being paid to promote the product).

    With Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker TenderCrisp , I can cook the chicken wings faster than a conventional oven or griller. It also allows me to crisp the chicken using the air crisp mode without using a ton of oil. It's my current favorite kitchen tool for cooking chicken wings.

    Dry Rub Chicken Wings

    Here's how I make these chicken wings using the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker:

    • First, I coat the chicken with the dry rub.
    • Second, I cook the chicken wings at high pressure for 5 minutes.
    • Third, I crisp the chicken wings using the air crisp mode for about 15 minutes.
    • The final result? Flavorful crispy chicken wings on the outside and tender meat on the inside.

    If you are an Instant Pot user, just follow the same directions until cooking the wings at high pressure. Then, you simply have to transfer the cooked chicken wings into a broiler to crisp them. This process should only take a few minutes, very quick!

    These dry rub chicken wings can also be cooked in the oven. It takes a bit longer but it's worth the wait! For non-pressure cooker users, you just need to bake the seasoned wings in the oven at 350F.

    dry rub chicken wings recipe.
    5 from 10 votes

    Dry Rub Chicken Wings

    Rika
    These dry rub chicken wings are coated beautifully with a  homemade dry rub seasoning. It’s so tasty and addictive.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 315 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds chicken wings, (wingettes and drumettes) -pat the chicken dry with paper towels

    Dry Rub Seasoning:

    • 1 teaspoon ground paprika or smoked paprika
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (add more according to your liking)

    An Additional Ingredient for Oven Users Only:

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    For Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot, and Other Similar Pressure Cooker Only:

    • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

    Instructions
     

    • Season the Chicken Wings with Dry Rub Seasoning: In a large bowl, place chicken wings and season with dry rub seasoning. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
    • To cook in the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a heavy-duty aluminum foil and place a wire rack in it.
      Place wings on a prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes, then turn the broiler on for an additional 10 minutes or until crispy or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
      Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    FOR PRESSURE COOKER USERS ONLY:

    1. Pour a cup of water or chicken broth + 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke into a pressure cooker.
    2. Place seasoned wings into a trivet or a steamer basket in the pot. Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes with natural release.
    3. To Crisp the Wings in the Oven: Pat the wings really dry with paper towels. Transfer the seasoned wings into a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon oil. Toss to coat. Arrange the wings on the wire rack one above center position inside the broiler.  Cook until crisp, about 4-6 minutes, turning pan once halfway through. To Crisp the Wings with Air Crisp - Ninja Foodi: Dry the inner pot. Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. Open every 3-5 minutes to check for the crispness of your desire.
    Or Cook the Chicken Wings on The Grill:
    Grill over moderate heat, turning, until nicely charred and cooked through about 15 minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 695IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Dry Rub Chicken Wings, Instant Pot Dry Rub Chicken Wings, Ninja Foodi Dry Rub Chicken Wings
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    1. Jennifer Van Haitsma

      May 15, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      My husband loves dry rub meat so this would be a winner here.

      Reply
    2. Christi

      May 15, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      We love chicken wings over here. They are a staple for us while we are doing the keto diet. So good.

      Reply
    3. Mitch

      May 15, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      I am dying for these wings right now! I have an insta-pot, time to shop for some chicken and other ingredients! Thanks for this!

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        May 16, 2020 at 12:16 am

        You're welcome, Mitch! 🙂

        Reply
    4. melissa chapman

      May 15, 2020 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Those wings are sure to be a gameday favorite when the leagues start again.

      Reply
    5. Beth

      May 15, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      My husband is the one who makes wings in our house, and he loves to try new recipes.

      Reply
    6. Lynndee

      May 16, 2020 at 7:07 am

      Okay, def going to try this. I have wings in the fridge so perfect timing. Yum!

      Reply
    7. Kita Bryant

      May 16, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Oh man these wings look so perfect! I would really love to get some of these and snack on them!

      Reply
    8. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      May 16, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      This chicken dish looks and sounds amazing. I totally need to try this recipe. I Love using the instant pot for recipes.

      Reply
    9. Lizzie Lau

      May 16, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      This looks like a perfect dish for entertaining a crowd. I love the dry rub seasoning recipe, I'll bet it would be good on a lot of things.

      Reply
    10. Gervin Khan

      May 18, 2020 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      My husband loves chicken a lot and I am sure he would become happy having this dish on his plate tonight for dinner.

      Reply
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