How long can I dry brine?

[jtw]

We had been planning to roast a chicken tonight so it's been in the fridge dry-brining for a couple hours now.
Now we might not be able to cook it tonight. Can it sit in the fridge until tomorrow? Should I cover it, wrap it, anything? Or do I just leave it there and cook it tomorrow?

[Jerod Broussard]

I go 2 days with turkey and at least 24hrs with chicken.

[RonB]

It should be fine. If you are worried about the skin being too dry, cover it tonight, and check it in the morning. If the skin is not as dry as you want, leave it uncovered 'till it's time to cook.

[realdocBBQ]

I've done 72 hours with a turkey in the fridge. Actually did I think 36 or 48h wet brined, then took out, spatchcocked and left open in fridge to dry for 72 hours. One of the best turkeys EVER.

[randy.56]

When doing wings, we always let them set in fridge over nite uncovered. On wire rack.

[jtw]

Thanks guys - I let it go in the fridge uncovered, probably 40 hours total and so far so good. Just took it out of the oven and everything is smelling great!

[JeffJ]

I frequently dry brine chicken breasts, vac seal and freeze them for weeks at a time. Never had an issue.