🍗 Chicken
Crispy Spicy Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Dry Rub)
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these chicken wings are seasoned with a spicy-sweet dry rub. Cooked quickly in the air fryer for perfect texture.
🥘 Ingredients
chicken wing pieces (drumettes/flats) — 16
cayenne pepper — 1/2 tbsp
sweet paprika — 1 tbsp
chili powder — 1 tbsp
garlic powder — 2 tbsp
black pepper — 1/2 tbsp
salt — 2 tbsp
brown sugar — 3/4 cup (150g)
garlic salt — 1 tbsp
cinnamon (optional) — 1 tsp
olive oil spray — as needed
👨🍳 Steps
1Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.
2In a bowl, mix all spices for the dry rub. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels, then lightly spray with olive oil.
3Place 6-7 wings in a zip-top bag with about 1/2 cup of the dry rub. Shake well until evenly coated.
4Arrange wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 16 minutes, flipping halfway.
5Serve immediately with ranch dressing or your favorite sauce.
🛒 Shopping List
16 chicken wings (wingettes/drumettes), 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp salt, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic salt, 1 tsp cinnamon (optional), olive oil spray