Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Description
This recipe begins with seasoning chicken wing segments with lemon pepper spice and aluminum-free baking powder, which helps to dry the skin for a crisp texture during baking. The wings can rest in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight to optimize drying. Baking at 400°F for 35 minutes creates a golden, crunchy exterior.
While the wings bake, a sauce is prepared by gently warming honey, sriracha or hot sauce, garlic (powder or fresh), lemon juice and zest, and additional lemon pepper. This mixture melds sweet honey with spicy and tangy notes, coating the wings in a sticky glaze once tossed together. The resulting dish has a balance of textures and flavors: crispy skin with a smooth, sweet, and spicy coating.
These wings are suitable for serving as appetizers or part of a casual meal. The sauce can be adjusted in heat and sweetness to taste, and the drying step ensures extra crispness without frying.
Ingredients
Lemon Pepper Wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings segments
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp baking powder aluminum-free
Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce
- 4 cloves garlic or 2 tsp garlic powder
- lemon juice and zest of 2
- 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper
Instructions
Make Lemon Pepper Wings
- Toss the chicken drumettes and flats with the lemon pepper seasoning and the aluminum-free baking powder in a large bowl with tongs. Give the wings segments a good toss to cover them in the seasoning, then place them onto a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Place the wings into the fridge for at least 1 hour to overnight to dry out the skin. This is optional, but it makes the skin extremely dry and crispy.
- When ready, take the chicken wings out of the fridge while preheating the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Place the wings in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. While they're baking, make the honey lemon pepper sauce.
- Once done baking, put the wings into a large mixing bowl.
Make Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce and Serve
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the honey, hot sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, and lemon pepper, mixing with a wooden spoon to combine. The sauce will bubble up, but do not let it burn.
- Let the sauce cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then take the hot honey lemon pepper sauce and pour it over the wings in the mixing bowl.
- Toss the sauce with the lemon pepper wings until each wing is coated.
- Set the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the wings back onto the wire rack and bake for 5-7 minutes to set the honey lemon pepper glaze.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3pounds chicken wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1995mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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