What Dad doesn’t like chicken wings!  Let’s let Dad veg out in front of the TV munching on wings and drinking a cold beverage.  Make Mom happy: throw a stick of celery and a carrot on the plate.  Happy Father’s Day.

Wings:

8 whole wings or 16 pieces (I got mine from Rainbow Acres Farm at the Manassas Farmers Market)

Rub:

1 tablespoon salt

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 tablespoon cumin

1/2 tablespoon paprika

1/2 tablespoon black pepper

1/2 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1/2 tablespoon oregano

1/2 tablespoon chipotle pepper powder

1/2 tablespoon ground mustard

4 tablespoons olive oil

Mix all spices together in a bowl

In another large bowl, add wings

Coat with oil

Sprinkle with half of the spice rub

Refrigerate for 30 minutes

Preheat oven to 360 degrees

Line baking sheet with foil

Place wings on  baking sheet

Top wings with more rub

Spray with cooking spray

Bake for 20 minutes

Turn over

Sprinkle with remaining rub

Spray with cooking spray

Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until chicken has an internal temperature of 170

Serve with bbq sauce or blue cheese dressing