🔥 10 Best Copycat Buffalo Wild Wing Dry Rub Recipes

Craving Buffalo Wild Wings but don’t want to leave the house? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re prepping for game day, making a snack for your family, or just obsessed with crispy wings, these copycat Buffalo Wild Wings recipes are the best way to bring that irresistible flavor home.

These 10 dry rub recipes capture the same intense heat, smoky flavor, and tons of flavor you love from your local Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, but with ingredients you can grab from your grocery stores.

You’ll find the exact ingredients and seasoning combinations that deliver crispy wings, juicy chicken wings, and delicious dry rubs—all without the deep fryer.

🧂 Buffalo Dry Rub

Classic hot dry seasoning with a little kick.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine all spices in a large bowl.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. Use 1–2 tbsp per pound of wings.

Great on: dry rub chicken wings, fries, popcorn.

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🌶️ Desert Heat Dry Rub

Sweet, smoky, and spicy—just like the real thing.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Mix everything in a bowl.
2. Store for up to 6 months.
3. Rub onto wings or ribs before cooking.

Pairs well with: bbq sauce, blue cheese dressing, hot wing sauce

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🍗 Chipotle BBQ Dry Rub

Smoky flavor and sweetness in perfect balance.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dry mustard
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Mix in a small bowl.
2. Coat wings or ribs generously.
3. Bake or grill until crispy skin forms.

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🔥 Salt & Vinegar Dry Rub

A sharp tang and salt bite that a lot of people love.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp white vinegar powder
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Toss wings in cooking oil, then add rub.
2. Bake or air fry.
3. Dip in sour cream for a twist!

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🧄 Lemon Pepper Dry Rub

Bright and bold with lemon juice notes and peppery bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp lemon zest (dried)
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix well and store in a jar.
2. Use on fish, wings, or veggies.

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🌿 Garlic Parmesan Dry Rub

For fans of cheesy, garlicky wings.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (powdered)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Apply to cooked wings tossed in olive oil.
2. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan before serving.

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🌶️ Cajun Dry Rub

A bold, Southern-inspired seasoning blend.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Mix together in a spice jar.
2. Use on grilled shrimp, chicken, or own wings.

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🧄 Spicy Garlic Dry Rub

For the fan of spicy wings who loves garlic too.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Apply before cooking or after with a toss in hot oil.
2. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for depth.

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🍯 Honey BBQ Dry Rub

A sweet rub with BBQ vibes and a little bit of heat.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp honey powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Great on boneless wings, ribs, or grilled veggies.

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🌶️ Thai Curry Dry Rub

Global flavor meets hot wings.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp lime zest (dried)
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Rub onto chicken, shrimp, or tofu before grilling or baking.