Wings at Christmas? Absolutely. Whether you’re feeding a party crowd, throwing together a Boxing Day feast, or just want something bold between turkey dinners — wings are always a win.

This easy Christmas chicken wings recipe brings proper BBQ flavour without the need for a smoker. Use your oven or air fryer and bring the heat, the crisp, and the festive flavour with Smokey Rebel rubs.

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🍗 Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1kg chicken wings (split if needed)
• 2–3 tbsp of your chosen Smokey Rebel rub
• Neutral oil or binder (e.g. rapeseed oil or a dash of mustard)
• Optional glaze: 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp melted butter, pinch of rub, squeeze of lime

Tip: Pat the wings dry first — that’s the key to getting them crispy.

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🌶️ Rub Recommendations

Choose your flavour depending on the vibe:

🔥 Spitfire – Spicy and Slightly Smoky

Packs a punch for anyone who wants heat with depth. Perfect for party platters with serious attitude.

🔥 Chipotle Cowboy – Smoky, Savoury, Citrus

Balanced heat with a smoky backbone. Brilliant with a touch of honey for sweet-heat wings.

🧂 SPG – Classic Crisp & Savoury

Salt, pepper, garlic. That’s it. A great option for crispy, seasoned wings with max crunch and no fuss.

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🔥 Cooking Method – Oven or Air Fryer

Oven Method

• Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan)
• Toss wings in oil and your chosen rub until coated evenly
• Place on a wire rack over a tray (for max crisp)
• Roast for 35–40 mins, turning once halfway through
• Optional: brush with glaze in final 5 minutes and return to the oven

Air Fryer Method

• Preheat air fryer to 190°C
• Arrange wings in a single layer (work in batches if needed)
• Cook for 12–15 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through
• Glaze in the last few minutes if using

Either way, the result is crispy, juicy, flavour-loaded wings made for festive grazing.

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🎁 How to Serve Them

• 🎄 Piled onto party platters with ranch or hot sauce dips
• 🎁 Served in festive bowls with lime wedges and coriander
• 🍠 Pair with sides like roasted sweet potatoes, slaw, or warm cornbread

Perfect for nibbling while unwrapping presents or as a no-stress dinner during the Christmas break.

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🛒 Where to Buy the Rubs

All featured rubs are available in our Chicken Rubs Collection.

• 🇬🇧 Made in the UK with clean, bold ingredients
• 🧂 No fillers, no artificial flavours, gluten-free
• 🎄 Packaged in giftable aluminium cans that keep freshness locked in

These wings are the ultimate Christmas curveball — and trust us, they’ll go faster than the stuffing.