These Baked Spicy Dry Rub Wings with White BBQ Sauce will be the clear winner at your Super Bowl party! Easy, SUPER crispy and baked not fried!
T-minus 3 days to the Super Bowl folks!
For diehard football fans, I’m sure your Super Bowl eats will rival that of your Thanksgiving feast! And for those of you who are solely in it for the food, it’s time to belly up to the table because it’s gonna be EPIC!
We all know wings are a HUGE Super Bowl staple, right?! Well, these Baked Spicy Dry Rub Wings with White BBQ Sauce are a change-up from the traditional deep-fried, saucy buffalo wings, but I know they’re going to knock your socks off! They’re a total game changer!
I’ve never been a fan of really messy, saucy wings. I’ve always enjoyed my wings with a spicy rub alongside a cool and tangy sauce that offsets the heat from the rub. Today’s wings have made an appearance at more than a few Super Bowls past, and while I can never predict the winner of the game, I can predict these wings will fly right off the platter. They always do.
The spice rub is a simple, yet so incredibly bold and tasty mixture of paprika, kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and cayenne along with one secret ingredient. And the tangy Alabama Southern style white bbq sauce? If you’ve never tried white bbq sauce, you’re in for a real treat. It’s amazing! Even my husband Tom, who is not a fan of mayo, loved this combination!
I know what you’re thinking. Too much work, too much mess, and way too unhealthy right? Well first off, they’re oven baked, not deep fried. And guess what else? They’re seriously so easy AND SUPER crispy! Yes, super crispy! It can be done at home and in your very own oven.
The trick to get them super crispy is to rinse the wings and pat totally dry with paper towels before tossing in your rub. And that secret ingredient to your rub? Some aluminum-free baking powder. The baking powder will help draw out moisture from the skin, leading to crispier wings. You also need to bake the wings on a wire rack that you place on top of your baking sheet, so the wings don’t sit in a pool of grease.
Finally some easy, baked, crispy wings you can make at home that are Super Bowl worthy!! Woohoo! Enjoy the wings and the game!
Baked Spicy Dry Rub Wings with White BBQ Sauce
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- Wings:
- 2 lbs. chicken wings and drumettes
- 4 Tbsp. Spicy Dry Rub - recipe follows
- 2 Tbsp. Aluminum-Free Baking Powder
- Spicy Dry Rub:
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. cayenne powder, more if you like your wings very spicy
- White BBQ Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp. coarse ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
Instructions
- Spice rub: In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients until well blended. Set aside. (The mixture will make 1/2 cup, but you will only use 4 tablespoons for the wings. The remainder can be stored in an airtight container for up to one year.)
- White BBQ Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and well blended. Chill for at least two hours. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Wings: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of foil. Set aside.
- Lay chicken on a paper towel and pat dry with another paper towel. Place wings in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of the spice rub and 2 tablespoons of baking powder until well blended. Sprinkle over the wings and toss until well coated.
- Place chicken wings on the wire rack. Bake at 250 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn the heat up to 400 degrees and continue to bake for 30 minutes until crispy. Serve immediately with white bbq sauce on the side.
White BBQ Sauce recipe adapted from Southern Living Magazine
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
Baking powder? Wow, you’ve got some tricks up your sleeve. These are the kind of wings I like. Sorry kids but those that are covered with buffalo sauce and super messy. No thanks! These look like perfection my dear!
Mary Ann
I choose dry rub over super messy all the time Karen. And the rub on these is so easy and so bold! We love it with the white BBQ sauce!
Alida | Simply Delicious
These wings looks amaaaazing!
Mary Ann
Thanks Alida! They’re a game favorite here!
Debs
These look amazing! And I’m pretty excited to try white BBQ sauce!
Mary Ann
That sauce is so good Debs!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
I’m such a die hard baked wings fan, I couldn’t even tell you what a fried chicken wing tastes like. Lol. ;) And these look just SPECTACULAR, Mare!!! I’m a huge fan of white Bbq sauce, so this pairing is just SCREAMING my name!! I won’t be watching the super bowl since my team lost in the playoffs, but you better believe my weekend will still involve these wings!!!! Pinned! Cheers, lovely!
P.s. Since it’s February 1st, I feel like I owe you an email (wink wink) XOXO
Mary Ann
Tom really loved the white bbq sauce and he doesn’t even like mayo! I was shocked. Well, my team is in the Super Bowl, but it’s going to be really tough to beat the Patriots! I’m hoping though! Let’s pretend it’s January 1st, ok???
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Absolutely perfect wings! My husband has always loved dry rub wings, so I’m sending this to him so he can get his wing on for Sunday ;)
Mary Ann
Yay! He’ll love these Jennifer! And that sauce goes perfectly with the spicy rub. A nice cool down!
annie@ciaochowbambina
We have folks coming over for the game and they would love to see these on the snack table! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Mary Ann
Have fun Annie! I’m sure the snacking at your house will be awesome!
Jim R
Looks awesome Tom is a lucky man. go Eagles!!!????
Mary Ann
Lol! I’ll tell him you said that!! E-A-G-L-E-S! GO EAGLES!
Chris Scheuer
Yum! Thanks for all the great tips. I’m not a huge wing maker but after seeing these, that’s about to change!
Mary Ann
They’re definitely worth a try Chris! Enjoy!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I love my wings like this! Nice and crispy with a delicious sauce on the side for dunkin’! These looks fabulous, Mary Ann! While I don’t partake in watching the game, I definitely do partake in eating alllll the food ;) Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend :)
Mary Ann
Me too Dawn! Not as messy, but just as delicious! Thanks for pinning and have an awesome weekend!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
BAKED wings? I’m going to be all over these this weekend! That spice rub sounds insanely good. Happy almost-Friday, Mary Ann!
Mary Ann
You’re going to LOVE these Kelsie! So easy, bold flavor and that white bbq sauce is soooo yummo!
Gerlinde@Sunnycovechef
I rarely eat chicken wings but yours look so good that I am ver tempted to make them. I hope your team wins Mary Ann!
Mary Ann
I think you’d really enjoy them Gerlinde! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the Philadelphia Eagles! It’s going to be a tough game!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
I’m all about a dry rub! YUMM!
Mary Ann
Me too Alice!
Matt Robinson
Love that these are baked, they look awesome!
Mary Ann
So much easier than frying! And just as delicious. Thanks Matt!
Gina @Running to the Kitchen
I love that these are baked! They look so incredibly delicious!
Mary Ann
They are so Super Bowl worthy Gina!
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender
These look awesome, and I love the sound of that BBQ sauce!!
Mary Ann
That bbq sauce is soooo good Natasha! I’m more a fan of the white bbq sauce then the traditional style.
Tieghan Gerard
Wow my brothers would go crazy for these! Totally trying these out!
Mary Ann
I bet they would Tieghan! Enjoy!
Jennifer Farley
Game day perfection!
Mary Ann
Thanks Jennifer! Wings are a staple, right?!
Tessa | Salted Plains
I have never had white BBQ sauce!! These wings have me hungry – I know Heath will love these too!
Mary Ann
It’s so delicious Tessa! I enjoy it more than the regular bbq sauce. Enjoy!
victor
Those wings look amazingly good!
Mary Ann
Thanks Victor! I bet you’d enjoy them!! Enjoy the game and the eats!
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
Baked wings that look so crispy and spicy! Thanks for the tip on baking powder! And that dipping white barbeque sauce sounds insanely yummy! Perfection :)
Mary Ann
Thanks Deepika! That white bbq sauce is an awesome change up from the traditional. Enjoy!
Leigh Ann
the sauce, the rub…it all looks so amazing! Saving this recipe for sure!
Mary Ann
Yay! Hope you give them a go Leigh Ann!
Lindsay Cotter
These are sure to be the MVP at Super Bowl parties! They look so flavorful and I love the white BBQ sauce!
Mary Ann
Thanks Lindsay! They’re always a favorite!
Marissa
These are seriously mouthwatering game day fare! I love the combination of spices you’ve coated them in!
Mary Ann
I always opt for a dry rub rather than a sauce on my wings. Only sauce on the side for me!
Laura | Tutti Dolci
These wings are the ultimate game day treat and I love your side of white sauce!
Mary Ann
Thanks Laura! It wouldn’t be a football party without wings!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
I definitely prefer dry rub wings over saucy wings. Less mess and they are just tastier! Love the combo of spices in this rub, and thanks for the tip on creating extra crispy wings. Must try it next time I bake wings. Happy Super Bowl Sunday Mary Ann! ;)
Mary Ann
Happy Super Bowl Sunday Leanne! Enjoy!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
For me the Super Bowl is all about the food! I watch the game, but I’m just not really a huge football fan! These wings look like they’d be a winner at our house! I love that they are baked. Happy game day! :)
Mary Ann
Happy game day to you too Kathy! Enjoy the eats!