Buffalo Chicken Dry Rub

White bowl of buffalo chicken rub seasoning with a spoon in it.

5 from 1 vote

Buffalo Chicken Dry Rub

Heat things up with this Buffalo Chicken Dry Rub! Buffalo seasoning transforms anything it touches into a lively, unforgettable culinary experience. It’s totally customizable where you can dial the heat up or down to your tastes. Elevate chicken, veggies, fish and more with this bold and beautiful spice blend!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Ingredients

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Method: No cook

Special Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Paleo, Whole30

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 1kcal

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder I use Kashmiri or chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons salt fine sea salt
2 teaspoons paprika sweet or smoked
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder omit for low-FODMAP
1 teaspoon onion powder omit for low-FODMAP
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper add more to taste
⅛ teaspoon asafoetida powder use in place of onion and garlic powder for low-FODMAP

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Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.

Notes

How to use

Add before cooking – sprinkle onto your meat or veggies before cooking. Depending on what you’re cooking, you may want to use a binder, such as olive oil or butter. This adds a tacky coating that allows the spices to adhere to the surface.
Toss after cooking – this spice mix can be added after cooking for additional heat and flavor. Sprinkle some on eggs or roasted vegetables.
As part of a marinade – add to liquid for a wet marinade. It pairs well with citrus like orange, lemon and lime.

How to store

Store spices in a sealed, airtight container (preferably glass), away from light and heat.

Variations

Add vinegar powder and/or butter powder – this combination creates the true flavor of buffalo sauce
Make it sweet – add your favorite sweetener. I suggest Swerve Brown or regular brown sugar or maple sugar if you don’t follow a low-carb diet.
Try different chili powders – there are many chili powders to try, including Kashmiri chili powder, jalapeño powder and habanero powder for a screaming hot spice blend.

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