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Dill Pickle Chicken Wings

Dill pickle chicken wings are sensationally flavorful, featuring tender, juicy meat on the inside and irresistibly crispy skin.

Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 620 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken wings (See Note 1)
  • 4 cups dill pickle juice/brine (from empty pickle jar)
  • 5 tsp baking powder (NOT BAKING SODA and make sure it's aluminum free baking powder)
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper (optional)
  • PAM/Oil spray

Instructions

Marinate
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  1. Place chicken in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour pickle juice over the top and try to ensure all chicken is submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours (longer the better flavor penetration).
  2. Remove from fridge, rinse and pat dry.
Prep
  1. Heat oven to 250°F with racks in upper and lower positions. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the aluminum free baking powder, dried dill, garlic powder, salt and white pepper.
  3. Remove any moisture from chicken wings using a paper towel, patting dry all over.
  4. Place chicken wings in a large bowl or zipper lock plastic bag and add the baking powder/spice mixture. Stir to coat or seal bag and shake to coat evenly all over.
Bake
  1. Lay the chicken wing pieces in a single layer skin side up on a wire rack sprayed with cooking spray (PAM /Oil) in the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake on lower rack for 30 minutes (this slowly renders the fat UNDER the skin). Move wings to upper rack, increasing the temperature to 425°F and bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating sheet pan if necessary for even golden brown crispiness.
  3. Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes. Serve with sauce of choice. I prefer Ranch dressing with chopped dill and a diced dill pickle.

Notes

  • If wings are already cut (not whole, tips removed) then use 3.5 pounds. Otherwise buy 4 pounds, remove tips and discard or save for chicken stock. Then using a sharp kitchen knife, split the wing into the drumstick and flat portions. I typically serve thinking a pound of wings per person (taking into account the bone weight).

Nutrition Information

Calories 620kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 189mg (63%) Sodium 1170mg (49%) Potassium 913mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 389IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 255mg (26%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 620

% Daily Value*

Calories 620kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Sodium 1170mg 49%
Potassium 913mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 389IU 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 255mg 26%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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