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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
- 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).
- Remove from fridge, rinse and pat dry.
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Prep
- Heat oven to 250°F with racks in upper and lower positions. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl whisk together the aluminum free baking powder, dried dill, garlic powder, salt and white pepper.
- Remove any moisture from chicken wings using a paper towel, patting dry all over.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.