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    Chili Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings (No Sugar)

    Published: Jan 18, 2022 · Updated: Jan 18, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Whether for game day or a hearty snack, these quick and simple Chili Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings are sure to be a hit. 

    We are not a house full of football fans, but when the Super Bowl comes around, I jump on the excuse to make a spread of appetizers and have a Sunday Snack dinner. (Not that I couldn’t do that on any other Sunday…) These wings are always a part of our snack dinner menu because they’re hearty and super tasty. 

    Chili Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings

    The spice rub is super flavorful, but contains no brown sugar so you don’t have to worry about the sugar burning in a hot oven.

    It also works on just about any kind of chicken, so if you can’t find chicken wings or want to save money buying lesser expensive pieces of chicken, feel free to buy what you like! Bone-in, skin-on chicken works best. I love chicken drumsticks or thighs instead of wings, both of which are much more budget friendly options. 

    What You Need

    Ingredients for Chili Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings
    • Chili powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Oregano
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Cayenne pepper (optional)
    • Vegetable oil, or other neutral oil
    • Chicken wings (fresh or frozen)

    How to Make Chili Rubbed Chicken Wings 

    Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 

    In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt. Set aside.

    Spice rub to go on the chicken wings

    Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Drizzle wings with oil and toss to coat. 

    Sprinkle spice mixture over wings. Toss well to coat. 

    Spice mixture being sprinkled on chicken wings

    Spread the wings out in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. 

    Chicken laid out on a baking sheet

    Bake for 20 minutes. Flip wings over. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the wing reads 170 degrees. 

    For crispy wings, place them under the broiler for 4-5 minutes after baking.

    Finished wings on a baking sheet

    Enjoy with roasted red pepper dip or ranch dressing.

    Chili Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings

    Roasted Red Pepper Dip for Wings

    My quick and easy roasted red pepper dip is THE BEST dip for these wings. It’s flavorful, cool, and creamy and pairs perfectly with Chili Rubbed Chicken Wings. Don’t want to make another recipe? Ranch dressing is a great, store-bought option. 

    Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Chicken Wings

    Tips on Chili Rubbed Chicken Wings

    How do I make these chicken wings spicy? 

    Add in the optional cayenne pepper to the spice mix before tossing with the wings! Double the amount if you like super spicy wings. As written, the cayenne will give the wings a little kick without being too hot. (More of a medium heat level.) 

    Can I use something besides chicken wings? 

    Any small pieces of chicken work great with this recipe. I use chicken drumsticks or thighs if I don’t want to pay the high price of chicken wings. 

    What kind of oil should I use with the wings? 

    I like a super neutral-tasting oil such as canola oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil. Feel free to use olive oil if that’s what you have on hand. 

    How do I make boneless wings? 

    Boneless chicken wings are chunks of chicken breast, covered in breading and spices and cooked - either baked or fried. To make boneless wings, follow my recipe for Easy Chicken Nuggets and add in the spice mixture from this recipe. (Skip the oil.) 

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    Whether for game day or a hearty snack, these quick and simple Chili Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings are sure to be a hit.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 40 min
    • Total Time: 50 min
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Appetizers
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 3 pounds chicken wings, fresh or frozen
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or other neutral oil
    • 2 Tbsp chili powder
    • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 Tbsp onion powder
    • 1 Tbsp paprika
    • 1 Tbsp oregano
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

    Instructions

    Heat the oven to 375 degrees. 

    In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt. Set aside.

    Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Drizzle wings with oil and toss to coat. 

    Sprinkle spice mixture over wings. Toss well to coat. 

    Spread the wings out in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. 

    Bake for 20 minutes. Flip wings over. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the wing reads 170 degrees. 

    For crispy wings, place them under the broiler for 4-5 minutes after baking. 

    Enjoy with roasted red pepper dip and/or ranch dressing. 

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    Keywords: baked chicken wings, spice rub, no sugar, sugar free, superbowl snacks, game day snacks, appetizer

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