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
12 wings
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Calories
73 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Description
This recipe uses about a pound of chicken wings coated in olive oil and a dry rub consisting of garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and optional lemon pepper seasoning. The wings can be cooked either in the oven or air fryer. Oven cooking involves baking at 400°F for 35-40 minutes on a lined pan, turning the heat higher at the end for additional crispness. The air fryer method preheats to 390°F and cooks with similar seasoning application.
While the wings cook, a honey glaze is prepared by combining lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and optionally lemon slices, heated gently until lightly thickened. After cooking, wings are tossed with the glaze to coat them thoroughly.
Finished wings combine a crispy exterior with a sticky, sweet-tangy glaze amplified by garlic and lemon flavors. The recipe notes emphasize careful glaze monitoring to prevent burning due to honey's sugar content and recommend using a meat thermometer to verify the wings reach 165°F. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 1 pound chicken wings about 12 wings
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp black pepper ground
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning optional
Honey Glaze
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 lices lemon optional
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
Oven Method
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed pan with parchment paper or tin foil.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, sea salt and lemon pepper seasoning to bowl. Toss until wings are coated.
- Arrange wings in one even layer on lined pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Once the wings have about 10 minutes left, make glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a skillet over low heat.
- Bring mixture to medium heat or until lightly bubbling. Once bubbling, reduce heat to very low. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Once wings are done, add wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce and toss to combine. Finally, serve!
Air Fryer Method
- First, preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray air fryer basket or pan with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, sea salt and lemon pepper seasoning to bowl. Toss until wings are coated.
- Arrange wings in one even layer on air fryer pan.
- Air fry for 15 minutes. Then carefully flip wings. Air fry for another 10 to 12 minutes or until wings are cooked through.
- After flipping wings, make glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a skillet over low heat.
- Bring mixture to medium heat or until lightly bubbling. Once bubbling, reduce heat to very low. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Once wings are done, add wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce and toss to combine. Finally, serve!
Notes
- Thaw frozen wings before cooking, or extend cooking time (10-15 minutes in oven, 5 minutes in air fryer) if using frozen.
- Stir the honey glaze frequently while cooking to avoid burning due to honey's sugar content.
- Lemon pepper seasoning can be omitted if unavailable; the wings still develop strong flavor.
- Confirm internal wing temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer for food safety.
- Store any leftover wings in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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