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Buffalo Wild Wings Dry Rub Recipe - Air Fryer Cooking

Whip up the most tantalizing, crispy, and flavorful wings right at home! This Buffalo Wild Wings-inspired dry rub recipe for the air fryer will make your game day, movie night, or any occasion a hit!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Tongs
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet (for resting)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings cleaned and dried
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust for heat
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce powder or liquid, if available
  • Avocado oil or cooking spray for greasing

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by ensuring your chicken wings are thoroughly cleaned, dried, and split at the joints.

Mixing the Dry Rub

  • In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, kosher salt, lemon pepper, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce powder. Mix well.

Coating the Wings

  • Toss the chicken wings in the dry rub mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

Preheat the Air Fryer

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Arranging the Wings

  • Lightly grease the air fryer basket with avocado oil or cooking spray. Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Ensure they're not overcrowded to get a crispy texture.

Cooking

  • Cook the wings for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Resting

  • Once cooked, transfer the wings to a rimmed baking sheet and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to be redistributed, ensuring a juicy inside.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve your crispy, flavorful wings with your choice of dipping sauce, or enjoy them as they are!

Notes

If using liquid Worcestershire sauce, mix it with the wings before adding the dry ingredients. Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or reducing the amount of red pepper flakes.
Wings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for the best crispy texture.
Other Relevant Details:
Pair these wings with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a complete Buffalo Wild Wings experience.
This recipe can be doubled or halved based on the number of servings needed. Adjust cooking times accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 2483mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 334IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 375mgIron: 2mg