Description
These Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy, zesty, and packed with bold flavor. Oven-baked for a healthier twist, they’re coated in a buttery lemon pepper sauce and perfect for parties, game day, or a quick craving fix.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking powder until evenly coated.
- Spread the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While baking, mix melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt in a bowl for the sauce.
- Transfer the baked wings to a clean bowl and pour the lemon pepper sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon zest or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use baking powder for extra crispiness.
- Wings can be made in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy variation.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
