Chicken Wings 3 Ways: Dry Rub, Buffalo, and Caribbean Jerk

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Chicken Wings (divided evenly 3 ways)
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• Righteous Dry Rub:
• ½ Tbsp Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper
• ½ Tbsp Smoked Paprika
• ½ Tbsp Onion Powder
• ½ Tbsp Coarse Salt
• ¾ Tbsp Brown Sugar
• ¾ tsp Chili Powder
• ¾ tsp Cumin
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ½ tsp Dried Mustard Powder
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp Dried Oregano
• ¼ tsp Dried Ground Thyme
• Combine all ingredients and rub on chicken, reserve some to toss in once wings are done
• The Original Buffalo Wing Sauce:
• 1 Stick of Butter
• 1½ Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 - 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (To your heat level)
• ⅛ tsp Garlic Powder
• 1-2 tsp Cayenne Hot Sauce or Tabasco
• ½ tsp Worcestershire
• 4-8 Tbsp Franks Hot Sauce (or your favorite brand)
• Combine ingredients in a saucepan over low heat to melt butter, stir occasionally to blend well.
• Caribbean Jerk Sauce:
• 2 Tbsp Butter, melted
• 2 Tbsp Minced Green Onions (white and green parts)
• 1 Cup Water
• ¾ Cup Ketchup
• ½ Cup + 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp White Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper Sauce
• 2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 2 tsp Worcestershire
• 2 tsp Lime Juice (or lemon juice)
• 1½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp dried Parsley
• 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp Dried Thyme
• ¼ tsp Onion Powder
• ⅛ tsp Ground Clove
• ⅛ tsp Ground Nutmeg
• ⅛ tsp Ground Allspice
• ⅛ tsp Ground Sage
• Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 1/2 of the water, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly until thickened up enough to coat the back of the spoon.
• Airfryer:
• Arrange wings in a single layer on an air fryer tray.
• Set the air fryer to 380° and cook the wings for 12 minutes. Remover and flip wings over and continue to cook for an additional 12 minutes. Increase the Temperature 400° and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Toss the wings in Sauces, or Righteous Rub.
• Oven:
• Preheat the Oven to 450°.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top of the foiled tray.
• Toss wings in oil to coat, season with salt and pepper, or the righteous rub if using.
• Bake 25-30 minutes until crispy and cooked through, flipping halfway through cook time.
• Remove and toss in remaining Righteous Rub, Original Sauce, or Jerk Sauce.
• Convection Oven:
• Preheat Convection oven to 425°.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top of the foiled tray.
• Toss wings in oil to coat, season with salt and pepper, or the righteous rub if using.
• Cook the wings in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Drop the Temp to 350° and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through and crispy. May need to flip them over about half way through.
• Remove and toss in remaining Righteous Rub, Original Sauce, or Jerk Sauce.