Dry-Rub Grilled Wings
Grilled Dry Rub Wings are a delicious and healthy way to prepare chicken wings. We’re sharing our favorite dry rub recipe for wings to make for the best summer-time grilled appetizer.
Grilled Dry-Rub Wings Recipe
Crispy, juicy and a bit smoky, these Dry-Rub Wings are made on the grill and are the perfect appetizer recipe or for a fun summertime dinner when served with a side. The dry-rub gives the wings some really nice flavor, with minimal effort and the grill makes cooking these wings up super quick!
What is a Dry Rub?
We’re calling for a dry rub on the wings to give them a nicely seasoned flavor. It’s basically just flavoring you put on the meat. It usually includes spices, herbs, salt and sometimes sugar. To make the dry rub, simply mix together some dried herbs and spices on “rub” them on the chicken wings.
Dry Rub Ingredients for Wings
Here are the spices I use for my dry rub:
- Oregano
- Dried Rosemary
- Chili Powder
- Fine Sea Salt
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
How to Make Dry-Rub Wings
Making these wings are simple.
- Place the wings, spices and a bit of oil in a bag and shake it up until it’s well coated.
- You can either grill immediately, or let it marinated for 30 minutes or up to overnight. I’m always a little impatient so I usually grill them right away to great success.
- Serve with a quick dipping sauce!
How Do You Know When Chicken Wings are Done on the Grill?
The best way to tell if the chicken is fully cooked through inside is to check it with an instant-read thermometer (we love our Thermapen). It should reach at least 165ºF. You also want to make sure the wings have a nice crispy exterior, as well. Make sure to flip as needed.
Dipping Sauce Ideas
Even though these dry-rubbed wings are delicious all on their own, we know a good dipping sauce is never a bad idea to include. In the recipe, I’ve included a srirachi-mayo dipping sauce, but just in case you need some other ideas, here are some suggestions:
- Buffalo Sauce (use the sauce in this Baked Buffalo Wing recipe)
- BBQ Sauce
- Honey Mustard
- Ranch (use the sauce in this Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken recipe)
- Healthy Green Goddess Dressing (this is awesome for a switch on the classic sauces to serve with wings)
- Asian Dipping Sauce (try the sauce from this Asian Cauliflower Wings recipe)
- Blue Cheese
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Like this recipe for wings? Check out these others:
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Baked Buffalo Wings
- Honey Mustard Chicken Wings (Instant Pot or Baked)
- Chicken Wings with Mango-Chili Sauce
Dry-Rub Grilled Wings
- Prep Time: 00:10
- Cook Time: 00:15
- Total Time: 00:25
- Yield: Serves 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic powder
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds
Sriracha Mayo Dipping Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayo, homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
- Place wings in a plastic bag and add in oil, garlic, and spices. Toss to combine.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Grease grill and place wings on.
- Let cook for 7 minutes then flip for a remaining 7, until no pink remains.
- Serve with sriracha mayo or desired dipping sauce!
Notes
Bake these instead: Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes. Using tongs, flip wings and bake for another 10 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes to get the wings extra crispy. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with dipping sauce!
Want to let it marinate? Go ahead and let it sit for as little as 30 minutes or overnight!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: As served
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Sodium: 684mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Carbohydrates: 7.6g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 14.6g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
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16 Responses
The flavor is beyond amazing! Next time, I’ll definitely double the recipe because we kept wanting more after we finished eating, haha! And the spicy Mayo is fantastic to add to the already amazing flavor combo!
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These are sooooo good! I just made them in the oven and they looked like they had been charred on the grill and tasted like it, too. My husband wants me to keep a jar of pre made rub for any other meat we want to make. Thanks for the recipe!
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I have made these wings several times and each time they come out amazing. People think I ordered them from a restaurant. I do not bake them but put them in my air fryer. Thanks for another great recipe.
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I recently got a grill, and this was the best thing I’ve made so far! Easy and delicious!
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We love this dry rub!! We do wings weekly now with it and have used it on thighs too. Every time we make it for someone they rave about it.
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Do you know the nutrition on these dry rub wings?
We loved this recipe SO much (oven version)that I made it 2 nights in a row! My 5 & 8 year old claim it is the best chicken ever and my husband said he will never order wings from a restaurant again. Total win. Thank you!!
Can you bake these instead?
Absolutely!
These look great, but husband is allergic to rosemary. Would thyme be a good substitute?
Love the new blog layout, Lexi! Congrats on the new career change! You’re going to be great! 🙂
Anything grilled and I am there but wings! These would be a huge hit any night of the week in our house!
WOW! These look incredibly and sound just as fabulous! Must try! Thanks!
Looks so yummy 🙂
I have some wings that are begging to be grilled – thanks for the inspiration!
What great looking wings! LOVE this dry rub….yum!