How are chicken wings usually served?

Chicken wings are usually served as an appetizer or snack and are often served with a dipping sauce on the side. They can also be served as part of a larger meal, along with sides such as french fries or coleslaw.

What are some common sauces for chicken wings?

Some common sauces for chicken wings include buffalo sauce (a spicy sauce made with hot sauce and butter), BBQ sauce, honey mustard, teriyaki sauce, and ranch dressing.

What are the different parts of a chicken wing?

A chicken wing is typically made up of three parts: the drumette, the wingette, and the tip. The drumette is shaped like a small drumstick and is meatier and more tender than the other parts of the wing. The wingette, also known as the "flat," is flatter and has a more uniform shape. It is the part of the wing that is typically breaded and fried. The tip is the pointy end of the wing. Many discard this or use it for chicken stock.

Sweet and Spicy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Description

This Dry Rub Chicken Wing recipe is sassy, spicy, and sweet. Fry up a batch of these appetizers for game day, a party, or just because you want some dang wings! As a bonus, we are adding a Chili Lime Dipping Sauce recipe to dip these bad boy wings in. Enjoy!

Ingredients

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Vegetable Oil for Frying
10 full Chicken Wings
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Chili Lime Dipping Sauce

1 cup sour cream
Juice from 1/2 lime
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Mix all dry rub ingredients (Brown Sugar, Paprika, chili powder, ground mustard, salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder) in bowl.
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
Heat oil to 375° Fahrenheit
Add wings to oil and cook for 8 minutes
Remove one wing and temp. If it hits the safe temp of 165 Fahrenheit, remove all wings and put on paper-towel lined plate. If below 165, readd to oil and cook for another minute and chek again.
Spot check a few of the wings to make sure they are at 165 Fahrenheit.
Allow to rest for 3 minutes and then add wings to a large coverable bowl.
Sprinkle all dry rub on top. Put cover on bowl and shake to cover!
Serve!

Dipping Sauce:

Add all ingredients to bowl and mix well.
Can be served immediately, but your best bet is to give it an hour in the fridge.

Notes

Don’t cut off those wingtips, but if you have to, save them for Chicken Stock
Temp your wings at 8 minutes and you know they are done when they hit 165° Fahrenheit
Follow all frying safety guidelines
Don’t skip the step of allowing to sit on a paper towel-lined plate
If you are grilling your wings, check out our Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Wings recipe.
Calories listed here are for the wings AND sauce