Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (6g) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (5g) garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons (2g) dried thyme
- 1½ teaspoons (6g) chili powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5g) ground cumin (optional)
- 1½ teaspoons (2g) dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons (2g) rubbed sage (optional)
- ½ tablespoon (4g) freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon (<1g) cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2g) paprika
- ½ teaspoon (1g) mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon (2g) celery seeds (optional)
- 1½–2 pounds (680-900g) chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons (14g) kosher salt (see notes)
Instructions
- Combine the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, chili powder, cumin, oregano, sage, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, mustard powder, and celery seeds in a large jar or bowl and set aside.
- Rinse the chicken wings and dry them with a towel or let them air dry in the fridge on a rack for a couple of hours.
- Season the wings with salt and coat them with the dry rub, using about 1-2 tablespoons per pound of chicken. Store any leftover rub in a glass jar away from light and heat.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, cleaning and lightly oiling the grates. For charcoal, fill half full and light it, letting it burn for about 20 minutes.
- Arrange the wings on the grill, making sure there’s space between them for airflow, and grill for 10-15 minutes.
- Flip the wings and grill for another 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175℉ (80℃). Watch for flare-ups due to fat content.
- Remove the wings from the grill, let them rest for 5 minutes, and serve with your preferred sauce.
Last Step:
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For extra crispiness, dry the wings in the fridge before grilling.
If using the brown sugar, be mindful of flare-ups on the grill as it can caramelize quickly.
Adjust the spice levels based on your preferences by varying the cayenne and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg