Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Description
This Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe begins by coating dry chicken wings in olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt to evenly distribute the seasoning. Baking them at 400°F for 40 minutes cooks the wings almost through while rendering fat and crisping skin. A garlic butter glaze made with melted butter, grated garlic, lemon zest, and sugar-free honey is then brushed over the wings, adding moisture and sweet acidity.
Raising the oven temperature to 425°F for an additional 5 to 7 minutes caramelizes the glaze, enhancing flavor and texture with slightly crisped, sticky coating. The wings balance the bright citrus notes from lemon zest and pepper seasoning with aromatic garlic and a touch of honey sweetness.
Leftover wings can be refrigerated and stored in airtight containers for 3 to 4 days or frozen for longer keeping, making this recipe practical and flexible for meals or snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 clove garlic grated
- lemon zest of 1
- 1 tablespoon honey sugar-free
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Dry your chicken wings with paper towels, then add them to a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top, then toss to combine, making sure all the wings are well coated. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper and salt over the top and continue tossing to combine.
- Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and a wire rack.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until they are almost completely cooked through.
- Add the melted butter, garlic, sugar-free honey and lemon zest to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Remove the wings from the oven and brush on the garlic butter mixture over the wings. Increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the are slightly caramelized.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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