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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Rinse wings and place them in a zippered plastic bag with pickle juice and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, if not overnight
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Transfer wings to the baking rack, spacing evenly apart.
  7. With a rubber basting brush, lightly brush each wing with the chili infused oil. 
  8. 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:
  1. Mix all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Refrigerate until wings are ready to be served.