Detroit Wing Company Spicy Dill Menu Copycat Recipe (Honest Taste Test)
The dill pickle trend just got wings! Detroit Wing Company's new Spicy Dill menu brings that tangy, briny dill pickle flavor to their crispy chicken wings, and it's surprisingly addictive. The wings are tossed in a sauce that tastes like spicy pickle brine with a creamy dill ranch undertone—vinegary, garlicky, with just enough heat to balance the tang. If you love pickle flavor (think pickle chips, pickle pizza), these wings are your new obsession. Way more interesting than standard buffalo. 🍗🥒
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- chicken wing sections (party wings) 2.5 lbs
- baking powder (aluminum-free) 2 tbsp
- salt 1 tsp
- vegetable oil (for frying) 4 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
- dill pickle juice (from jar) 0.5 cup
- mayonnaise 0.25 cup
- unsalted butter 3 tbsp
- fresh dill, finely chopped 2 tbsp
- garlic powder 1 tsp
- cayenne pepper 1 tsp
- ground black pepper 0.5 tsp
- white vinegar 1 tbsp
- sugar 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
12 g
9%
Protein
38 g
28%
Fat
36 g
63%
Cooking steps
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Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder and salt until evenly coated. (DWC tip: Baking powder breaks down proteins for maximum crispiness, mimicking DWC’s signature crust.)
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Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let them air-dry in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) to help the skin crisp up during frying.
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3
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F. Fry wings in batches for 10 minutes, then remove to drain. Raise oil temperature to 400°F, then fry wings again for 2-3 minutes until deeply golden and extra crispy. (DWC tip: Double frying gives that trademark shattering crunch.)
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4
While wings fry, make Spicy Dill sauce: In a bowl, whisk together dill pickle juice, mayonnaise, melted butter, fresh dill, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, white vinegar, and sugar until creamy and smooth.
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5
Transfer hot, fried wings to a large bowl and immediately pour Spicy Dill sauce over them. Toss thoroughly while the wings are piping hot so the sauce clings for a glossy finish. (DWC tip: Tossing hot ensures a perfect sauce-to-wing ratio and characteristic tangy aroma.) Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill if desired.
Personalized Q&A
Q. What makes these wings taste like Detroit Wing Company's Spicy Dill Menu?
This recipe combines double-fried extra-crispy wings with a tangy, briny sauce made from real dill pickle juice, fresh dill, creamy mayo, and a kick of cayenne. The careful sauce balance mirrors DWC's unique pickle-and-heat flavor, and tossing while hot creates an authentic glossy coat.
Q. How do I get the wings as crispy as Detroit Wing Company's?
The double-frying method plus a baking powder dredge is critical. Air-dry the wings, fry at 350°F, rest, then fry again at 400°F for a shattering crisp—the same approach used by DWC for their signature crunch.
Q. Is this Spicy Dill Menu recipe spicy?
It's moderately spicy thanks to cayenne pepper, but the emphasis is on tangy, briny pickle flavors with just enough heat to balance the zing. You can adjust the cayenne to make it milder or hotter.
Q. How many servings does this recipe make?
This copycat Spicy Dill Menu recipe yields about 12 wings, enough for two generous servings, following standard DWC portioning.
Q. What’s the nutrition information per serving?
Each serving (about 340g, or 6 wings) provides roughly 540 kcal, 12g carbohydrates (9%), 38g protein (28%), and 36g fat (63%).
