Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Description
The chicken wings are first patted dry to ensure crispiness, then coated with a mixture of potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Baking on a parchment-lined sheet pan with oil sprayed on the top achieves a crispy texture without frying. The wings bake at a high temperature, flipped halfway through to brown evenly.
While baking, the sauce is prepared by gently simmering honey, fresh lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and black pepper. This creates a glossy, aromatic sauce with a balance of sweetness, citrus tang, and peppery spice.
Once cooked, the wings are tossed in the sauce to coat thoroughly, then served immediately. The wings offer a textural contrast between a crispy exterior and a tender interior, enhanced by the vibrant sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- cooking spray
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice or more
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450°F. Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel if they are moist.
- Add the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the chicken wings. Toss to coat the chicken wings.
- Lightly spray some oil onto the parchment-lined sheet pan, then transfer the chicken wings to the sheet pan in a single layer. Spray the tops of the chicken with some more oil.
- Decrease the oven temperature to 425°F and bake the chicken wings for 35 to 40 minutes (depending on their size), flipping them at the halfway mark and spraying a bit more oil on the tops.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan on the stovetop, over medium heat, add the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes until everything is well combined. Set aside a small portion to dip the wings in, if desired.
- Once the wings are done, transfer them to a bowl and toss them to coat with the honey lemon pepper sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 333IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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