5 from 3 votes
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
These irresistibly crispy Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings bring a zesty zing with every bite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
Calories:
363 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the chicken wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For lemon-pepper sauce:
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch to thicken
- 1/3 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
To garnish:
- parsley (optional)
- lemon optional, wedges
Instructions
Bake the wings:
- Preheat the oven for about 10 minutes at 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the chicken wings to a bowl, then add the cornstarch, black pepper, salt and oil. Be sure the wings are covered with these ingredients.
- Place the wings on an oven rack, leaving a small space between them. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken wings and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
Cup of Yum
For the lemon-pepper sauce:
- In a small bowl or cup, mix the cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water. Stir and reserve.
- Add the butter to a small or medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted. Add the lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir again, then add the cornstarch mixture. Cook for 2 or 3 more minutes until the sauce is thick.
- Add the sauce to the chicken wings, making sure to cover them well.
- Serve with chopped parsley and lemon wedges (optional).
Nutrition Information
Serving
8g
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
376mg
(16%)
Potassium
223mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
406IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 406IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.