Nashville Hot Chicken Wings
Sweet heat at its finest! These wings have an irresistible combination of intense heat, robust spices and are balanced by a hint of sweetness. Brined in dill pickle juice, the result is finger-licking delicious and perfect for a game day appetizer or a barbecue.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken wings, combination of flats and drummettes
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 cup of Nashville Hot Seasoning*(1/4 cup cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of table salt, 2 teaspoons of dry mustard powder, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika)
- 3 tablespoons of chili infused oil
- 1/2 cup of dill pickle slices
- 1 cup of dill pickle juice for brining
Alabama White Sauce Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of horseradish
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 juiced lemon juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wings and place them in a zippered plastic bag with pickle juice and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, if not overnight
- After the brining period, remove the wings from refrigerator, strain in a colander for a few minutes and then gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, if desired. Place a baking rack on top of the baking sheet and brush the rack with vegetable oil.
- Place the dried chicken wings into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with baking powder, followed by the Nashville Hot Seasoning and toss well with gloved hands until all the wings are fully coated.
- Transfer wings to the baking rack, spacing evenly apart.
- With a rubber basting brush, lightly brush each wing with the chili infused oil.
- Bake wings for 30-35 minutes, until crispy and done. Serve with Alabama White Sauce and garnish with dill pickle chips, if desired.
Alabama White Sauce Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Refrigerate until wings are ready to be served.