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Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful lemon pepper wings baked to perfection and tossed in a tangy honey lemon pepper sauce. This easy oven-baked recipe features a light coating of potato starch and baking powder for extra crispiness and a vibrant citrus-garlic glaze that will delight your taste buds. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a delicious main dish.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Wings Coating

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 3 tablespoons potato starch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • oil spray

Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Wings: Heat the oven to 450°F. Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel if they are moist to ensure crispiness during baking.
  2. Coat Wings: In a large bowl, add the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the wings. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat each wing with the dry mixture.
  3. Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly spray oil onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the pan. Spray the tops with more oil to promote crisping.
  4. Bake Wings: Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F and bake the wings for 35 to 40 minutes, depending on their size. Flip the wings halfway through baking and spray a little more oil on top to enhance browning and crispiness.
  5. Make Sauce: While the wings bake, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and ground pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes to meld flavors, then set aside. Reserve a small portion of sauce as a dipping option.
  6. Toss Wings in Sauce: When the wings are done and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the honey lemon pepper sauce over the wings and toss well to coat evenly. Serve immediately with the reserved dipping sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Patting the wings dry before coating helps achieve a crispier texture.
  • Flipping the wings halfway through baking ensures even cooking and browning.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and pepper in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
  • Using baking powder in the coating helps create a breading-like crispiness without frying.
  • Serve wings hot for the best flavor and texture.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/lemon-pepper-wings-recipe/