To begin, you need to preheat your oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) so that it is already hot once your chicken is ready to cook. Then grab an 11×15-inch roasting pan with a roasting rack and set it aside for a later step. However, if you don’t have a roasting pan you can also use a sheet pan.
Next, you need to make the flavor packed spice rub! Just mix the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. It’s important to premix the spices for the best flavor. If you just sprinkle them on the chicken one by one it’s not the same.
Before you even think about seasoning the chicken, you need to pat it dry with paper towels. This simple step will ensure that the spice rub sticks to the chicken. At this point, you can also remove the wing tips if you prefer.
