Air Fryer Chicken Wing Dry Rub by This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads. Air Fryer Chicken Wing Dry Rub makes the juiciest meat with no sauce in sight! You just need 6 pantry staple spices for the best homemade dry rub on wings, thighs, legs, or even a roasted whole chicken! AIR FRYER CHICKEN WING DRY RUB RECIPE It's not a true tailgate spread without crispy chicken wings and hot corn dip. This homemade Air Fryer Chicken Wing Dry Rub is great to make tasty wings without all the sticky sauce. Make your own dry rub and skip the store-bought stuff packed with sodium! You just need smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to make the most flavorful chicken wings ever! INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER CHICKEN WING DRY RUB Smoked paprika: Made from peppers roasted and dried over an open flame, this seasoning brings the same color of regular paprika with a smokey kick. Dried oregano: This earthy spice is perfect with most any kind of meat. Oregano isn't just for pasta sauce and Italian food, I swear. Garlic powder: This dehydrated spice brings the same flavors of garlic but a sweeter version. You also don't have the bitterness of chunky raw garlic! Onion powder: If you love onions but hate the pungent smell and taste, you'll love onion powder! Salt: You always need a little salt in your homemade dry rub. It brings out the best in all your other seasonings and the chicken, too! Black pepper: I love freshly cracked black pepper because it adds as much to the smell as it does to the taste! If you want your dry rub a little spicier, add some cayenne pepper, too. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP! HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN WING DRY RUB First, prep your spices! Measure your smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. You'll also want a little olive oil to help the homemade dry rub stay on the chicken wings.Then, mix all the spices together in a small bowl.Now, lightly oil your chicken wings (or even a whole chicken). Gently spread the rub over the oiled chicken skin, covering every bit.Finally, air fry the chicken wings until they're completely cooked. It's that easy! These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below. WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER CHICKEN WING DRY RUB I love using this dry rub on easy chicken wings for tailgates and quick and cheap weeknight dinners. However, you can use it on any cut of chicken! Use this rub to make the crispiest chicken thighs in the air fryer! Simply air fry at 400 degrees F for about 9 minutes on each side. You can even use it on an air fryer whole chicken! Follow the same directions with the oil and spice rub. Put the chicken breast-side down for half an hour to cook first, then flip it to finish another 20 minutes. If you need more gluten-free dishes for the game day spread, check out these fried pickles! HOW MANY WINGS CAN I COOK AT ONCE? The number of wings you can make in one batch depends on the size of your air fryer. The larger the basket, the more you can cook at once! As a general rule of thumb with air fryers, you want a single layer of food with space on all sides. You can jigsaw the chicken wings to fit CAN YOU PUT RAW CHICKEN IN AN AIR FRYER? You always need to be careful when working with raw chicken. It's an easy protein to make in the air fryer, though! Since the air fryer cooks by blowing heated air around the food, it's easier to get it cooked perfectly evenly without raw spots in the middle. 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Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins Course: Main Course, SnackCuisine: AmericanKeyword: chicken dry rub, homemade dry rub mix Servings: 1 batch for wings Calories: 38kcal Cindy - Air Fryer Eats Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentSmall bowl Ingredients2 teaspoons smoked paprika1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperUS Customary - Metric InstructionsMeasure all the spices and mix together in a small bowl.To use dry rub, oil the chicken wings before sprinkling with seasoning blend. Rub into the chicken skin.Air fry chicken cuts until at least 165 degrees F. Go AD FREE! NotesPro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function. NutritionCalories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2332mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2027IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg Tried of the ads?Go AD Free - Become part of our Membership community! Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check. Are you looking for MORE air fryer recipes? Let us make that EASY for you! 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Alison R March 27, 2021 at 5:31 pm I doubled this recipe and will now be putting it on everything! Reply
Yelena March 28, 2021 at 6:50 pm I made a big batch of this to keep on hand for seasoning chicken. It's delicious! Reply
Alison R
I doubled this recipe and will now be putting it on everything!
Yelena
I made a big batch of this to keep on hand for seasoning chicken. It's delicious!
Cindy
So glad you love it too!