Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Wings are flavorful, juicy wings brined in dill pickle juice and seasoned with a savory blend of garlic, onion, and herbs. Baked to crispy perfection and served with creamy ranch dressing, these wings offer a tangy and delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken wing sections (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 ½ cups dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning Blend
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
For Serving
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Brine the Wings: Place the chicken wing sections in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the dill pickle juice over the wings, cover or seal, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to let the flavors infuse and tenderize the meat.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Rack: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly spray the rack with oil to prevent sticking.
- Drain and Dry Chicken: Remove the wings from the pickle juice and pat them dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Drizzle the wings with olive oil to help the seasoning adhere and promote browning.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dried parsley, dried dill, and dried chives. Stir well to create an even seasoning blend.
- Season the Wings: Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over the wings. Use your hands to massage and coat each piece thoroughly with the seasoning for maximum flavor.
- Arrange on Rack: Place the wings on the prepared wire rack leaving space between each piece to allow air circulation, which aids in crisping.
- Bake the Wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispness on all sides.
- Serve: Remove the wings from the oven and serve hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, pat the chicken very dry before seasoning.
- You can marinate wings up to 4 hours if desired but avoid longer to prevent overly salty wings.
- Use a wire rack to allow air to circulate around the wings for even cooking and crispiness.
- If you prefer spicy wings, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dill pickle chicken wings, ranch wings, baked chicken wings, pickle brined wings, easy wing recipe
