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Dill Pickle Chicken Wings

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A black plate filled with pickle brined chicken wings with ranch dressing in the middle

At first, dill pickle chicken wings may sound a little crazy, until you remember one of the most popular fast food chains uses pickle juice in their recipe (McDonalds!). Using a dill pickle brine, these wings turn out moist and flavorful, with a hint of salt and garlic.

A black plate filled with pickle brined chicken wings with ranch dressing in the middle
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Dill Pickle Chicken Wings

At first, dill pickle chicken wings may sound a little crazy, until you remember one of the most popular fast food chains uses pickle juice in their recipe (McDonalds!). Using a dill pickle brine, these wings turn out moist and flavorful, with a hint of salt and garlic.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time40 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dill pickle chicken wings, tailgating snacks
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 cups dill pickle juice (the liquid inside of the jar of pickles)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic presser
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp table salt

Instructions

  • Place chicken wings in a large ziplock bag or stasher bag. Cover with the pickle juice, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, dill seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Remove the wings from the bag, rinse, and pour out the liquid. Place the wings back in the bag and toss with the oil and dill mixture.
  • Place the wings on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 10 minutes until the chicken registers 165 degrees F. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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