Description
These Lemon Pepper Wings are a zesty and flavorful twist on classic chicken wings, perfect for any gathering or as a tasty snack. Crispy baked wings tossed in a tangy lemon pepper seasoning are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (flats and drumettes separated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Lemon Pepper Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry, then toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Bake the Wings: Arrange wings on the baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the Lemon Pepper Sauce: Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon pepper seasoning in a bowl.
- Toss and Serve: Once wings are cooked, toss them with the lemon pepper sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil wings for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- Air fryer option: Cook wings at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
