Description
Enjoy these delicious Honey Lemon Pepper Wings that combine crispy baked chicken wings with a sweet and tangy honey lemon pepper sauce. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or game day snack, these wings are easy to prepare and bursting with bright citrus and savory spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare wings: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure they get crispy.
- Season wings: Place wings in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning. Toss well to coat all wings evenly.
- Arrange and bake: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Make the honey lemon pepper sauce: While wings bake, combine honey, fresh lemon juice, unsalted butter, lemon zest, and the remaining tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Toss wings in sauce: When wings are golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm honey lemon pepper sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly so each wing is coated well.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve the wings immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, broil them for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- Air frying at 400°F for 25–28 minutes works as a great alternative cooking method.
- Adjust lemon pepper seasoning to taste depending on the brand’s strength for perfect flavor balance.
