Oven Baked Dill Pickle Chicken Wings
Oven Baked Dill Pickle Chicken Wings are a flavorful and crispy snack featuring juicy chicken wings marinated in tangy dill pickle juice and seasoned with dill pickle powder, garlic, and spices. Baked to golden perfection, these wings offer a healthier alternative to fried versions and are perfect for game days, parties, or everyday snacking.
- Author: Gloria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 30 minutes to 4 hours marinating
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, fresh or thawed
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons pickle seasoning or dill pickle powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch or baking powder for extra crispiness
- Prep and Marinate Your Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure better crispiness. Place them in a bowl or container and soak in dill pickle juice for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for a more intense tangy flavor.
- Season Your Wings: Drain the marinated wings and lightly coat them with olive oil. In a separate bowl, mix pickle seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and if desired, cornstarch or baking powder. Toss the wings in this seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange Wings on Baking Sheet: Place the wings spaced out on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow air circulation, which enhances crispiness. Make sure the wings do not touch.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the wings for 40-45 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning. The skin should be golden and crispy, while the meat remains juicy and tender.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the wings to rest for a few minutes after baking. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces or garnishes, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Pat wings dry before marinating to promote crispier skin.
- Use a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow airflow and even crisping.
- Flip wings halfway through baking for uniform browning.
- Adjust marinating time in pickle juice to control tanginess.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming and loss of crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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