Description
Crispy ranch dill chicken wings bring Southern comfort and zesty ranch flavors to weeknight dinners and game-day gatherings. Perfectly seasoned and baked until golden, these wings deliver irresistible crunch with tangy herb-infused goodness you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken wing sections (bone-in, fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup (237 ml) dill pickle juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tsp (10 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried parsley
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried dill
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried chives
- Ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Marination: Submerge chicken wing sections completely in dill pickle juice within a large container. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to infuse deep, tangy flavor.
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly mist with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dried parsley, dried dill, and dried chives in a mixing bowl. Drain wings from marinade and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Coating Process: Drizzle wings with olive oil, then generously dust with the prepared seasoning mixture. Massage spices into every crevice to ensure complete flavor coverage.
- Baking Technique: Arrange wings on the prepared rack, spacing them to allow maximum air circulation. Roast for 40 minutes, flipping midway to achieve an evenly crisp, golden-brown exterior.
Notes
- Optimize Marination Time: Pickle juice bath for 2-3 hours ensures deep flavor infusion and tenderizes chicken, creating a mouthwatering base for crispy wings.
- Rack Placement Matters: Using a wire rack over baking sheet allows hot air circulation, resulting in evenly crispy wings without soggy bottoms.
- Pat Dry for Crispiness: Thoroughly removing moisture with paper towels before seasoning is crucial for achieving that perfect golden-brown, crunchy exterior.
- Spice Massage Technique: Gently rubbing seasonings directly into wing surfaces maximizes flavor absorption and creates a more intense taste profile.
- Prep Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg