Pickle Brined Chicken Wings (Air Fryer Recipe)

These pickle brined chicken wings are simply out of this world! Packed with flavor, these Air Fryer wings are brined in dill pickle juice and cooked in a tangy, sweet, and garlicky sauce to crispy perfection. 

Dill Pickle Wings

Don’t let that leftover pickle juice go to waste. Make these yummy dill pickle chicken wings instead! Pickle juice is excellent for brining meat. Not only does it create the juiciest chicken, but it adds delicious pickle flavor as well!

Serve these crispy Air Fryer chicken wings with classic sides like french fries, salad, or coleslaw to complete the picture. Whether it’s dinner at home or any special occasion, they’ll easily be everyone’s new favorite wing.

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How to Make Pickle Brined Chicken Wings

1. Combine the chicken wing pieces and pickle juice in a resealable bag and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
2. Prep your parchment and remove the chicken from the marinade. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it on the parchment paper. 
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until combined. Dip the chicken wings into the sauce until completely coated. 
4. Place the wings in an even layer in your air fryer and cook at 375°F for 10 minutes. Flip the wings over and cook for an additional 8-12 minutes.
5. Plate and serve warm with fresh dill and pickles if you desire. Enjoy your pickle-brined chicken wings!

Ingredient Notes

• Chicken Wings: You can also use chicken drumsticks but the cook time will be longer and you may want more juice for the marinade.
• Pickle Juice: You want to use dill pickle juice for this recipe. You can use any type of dill pickle though and it will work well.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: You can use bourbon as a substitute.
• Honey: You can substitute an extra 1-2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar instead of the honey.
• Dark Brown Sugar: You can substitute light brown sugar or granulated white sugar if necessary, though it may affect the flavor slightly.
• Dried Dill: You can substitute 1 teaspoon of fresh dill instead.
• Garlic Salt: You can use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt instead.

Who knew pickle-brined chicken wings were such a great way to put a forgotten jar of pickles to use? They’re flavorful, unique, easy to make, and will wow any crowd. The next time you’re craving wings, make these! You won’t regret it.

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Pickle Brined Chicken Wings (Air Fryer Recipe)

These pickle brined chicken wings are out of this world! Brined in pickle juice and cooked in a flavor-packed sauce to crispy perfection. 

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time : 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Marinating Time: 2 hours hours

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds bone-in chicken wings
• ▢ 1½ cups pickle juice from a jar of dill pickles
• ▢ 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons honey
• ▢ 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried dill
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ▢ chopped fresh dill optional, for garnish
• ▢ Dill pickle slices optional, for serving

Equipment

• Air Fryer

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Instructions

• Prepare the chicken wings by separating the wingette from the drumette on a cutting board with a sharp knife, if desired.
  2 pounds bone-in chicken wings
• In a large Ziplock bag or a sealable container, combine the chicken wing pieces and pickle juice. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag. If you are marinating in a container, place a piece of plastic wrap over it and press it onto the wings, removing as much air as possible, before sealing it.
  1½ cups pickle juice
  
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Do not let it marinate for longer than 4 hours.
• When ready to cook your chicken wings, lay out a large piece of parchment paper and cover it with paper towels.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat try with paper towels. Place the dried chicken on the parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk the apple cider vinegar, honey, dark brown sugar, dill, and garlic salt together until combined.
  2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  
• Dip the chicken wings, individually, into the sauce and coat well. Allow excess sauce to drip off and then place the wings in an even layer in your air fryer. You do not want your chicken to overlap so if necessary cook in batches.
  
• Cook the wings in your air fryer at 375°F for 10 minutes. Flip the wings over and cook for an additional 8-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
  
• Plate and serve warm with fresh dill and pickles, optional.
  chopped fresh dill, Dill pickle slices

Notes

• You can use chicken drumsticks instead of wings, but the cook time will be longer and you may want more juice for the marinade.
• Use your favorite brand of dill pickles for the best flavor.
• You can use bourbon as a substitute for apple cider vinegar.
• You can substitute an extra 1-2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar instead of the honey.
• You can substitute light brown sugar or granulated white sugar in place of the dark brown sugar if necessary, though it may affect the flavor slightly.
• You can substitute 1 teaspoon of fresh dill in place of the dried.
• You can use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt instead of garlic salt.
• To ensure your chicken gets nice and crispy, place your chicken pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. This will give the wings enough room to allow the air to reach every inch, so they’ll cook evenly and you’ll get deliciously crispy chicken wings every time!
• If you find your wings are not coming out crispy enough, try adding a sprinkling of baking powder in step 6!
• If air frying in batches, keep the chicken warm and crispy on a wire rack set in a baking sheet in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
• Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store pickle brined chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Pickle Brined Chicken Wings (Air Fryer Recipe)

Amount Per Serving (0.5 pound)

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 94mg31%

Sodium 2004mg87%

Potassium 214mg6%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 195IU4%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine:American

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