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Appetizer

Marinated Chicken Wings

Classic buffalo wings with a pickle juice twist. The brine adds depth and tang to your favorite game day appetizer.

Prep time: 45 minsDifficulty: Medium
Marinated Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • For the marinade:

  • 1 tsp

    white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 1/2 cup

    pickle juice (from dill pickles)

  • 1/4 cup

    hot sauce (Frank's or similar)

  • 2 tbsp

    olive oil

  • 2 cloves

    garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp

    fresh dill, chopped

  • 1 tsp

    paprika

  • 1/2 tsp

    onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp

    salt

  • 1/4 tsp

    black pepper

  • For baking:

  • 2 lbs

    chicken wings, split at joints (drumettes and flats)

  • 2

    egg whites, beaten (for adhesion)

  • For the buffalo coating:

  • 1/2 cup

    hot sauce

  • 2 tbsp

    unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tbsp

    pickle juice (added to the coating)

  • 1 tsp

    garlic powder

  • 1 tsp

    celery seed

  • 1/2 tsp

    cayenne pepper

  • to taste

    salt

  • For serving:

  • to serve

    ranch dressing (made with pickle juice if desired)

  • to serve

    blue cheese dressing

  • to taste

    pickle spears or chopped pickles

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