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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.

Dry rub wings cooked on the grill.


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!

Dry rub wings.

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
Steps for making dry rub wings.

How to Make Dry-Rub Wings

Making these wings are simple.

  1. Place the wings, spices and a bit of oil in a bag and shake it up until it’s well coated.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

A dry-rub wing being dipped into a sauce.

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A plate of dry-rubbed grilled wings.

Dry-Rub Grilled Wings

5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

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

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 7.6gProtein: 14.6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4.9gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 684mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 1.6g
Keyword: Dry-Rub Wings
Course: Dinner
Method: Grill
Author: Lexi

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  1. 5 stars
    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!

  2. 5 stars
    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!

  3. 5 stars
    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.

  4. 5 stars
    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.

  5. 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!!

  6. Love the new blog layout, Lexi! Congrats on the new career change! You’re going to be great! 🙂

  7. Anything grilled and I am there but wings! These would be a huge hit any night of the week in our house!

  8. I have some wings that are begging to be grilled – thanks for the inspiration!