Description
Crispy baked or fried chicken wings tossed in a zesty lemon pepper butter sauce, perfect as an appetizer or game day snack.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a wire rack.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss them with vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the lemon pepper butter sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, refrigerate seasoned wings uncovered for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Air fryer method: Cook at 380°F for 25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Adjust lemon pepper seasoning to taste.
- Serve with celery sticks and dipping sauce for a classic pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 wings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
