Lemon Pepper Wings
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Lemon Pepper Wings
Description
This recipe prepares chicken wings seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning, fresh lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. For oven baking, the wings are first coated in a mix of flour and baking powder to contribute to crispiness before being baked on a rack inside a foil-lined pan. Cooking involves flipping the wings mid-way and optional broiling to achieve golden brown crispiness.
After baking, the wings are tossed in a mixture of melted butter and fresh lemon juice, which adds moisture and bright citrus flavor. Parsley garnish offers a fresh appearance and subtle herbal flavor. The cooking method emphasizes crisp skin alongside tender meat.
These wings make for a flavorful snack or appetizer and can be served immediately for best texture. Adjusting the amount of lemon pepper seasoning can balance saltiness according to the brand used.
Alternatively, air frying is an option without flour and baking powder coating, with a similar cooking time and crisp results. Preheating the air fryer and arranging wings in a single layer promotes even cooking. The recipe notes highlight tasting the lemon pepper seasoning first due to some brands being quite salty.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning *see note
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic minced, or half teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- parsley for garnish, optional, chopped, fresh
For Oven Method Only
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss wings with flour and baking powder. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
- Toss wings with olive oil, lemon pepper, lemon zest, and garlic.
- Line a pan with foil and top with a baking rack. Spray the rack with cooking spray.
- Bake wings 20 minutes, flip and bake an additional 15 minutes or until crisp. Broil 1 minute each side if desired.
- Combine butter and lemon juice and toss with wings. Generously season with extra pepper, salt to taste, and fresh thyme if desired. Serve immediately.
Air Fryer Instructions
Notes
- Taste your lemon pepper seasoning before use as some brands are very salty; reduce amount accordingly.
- Flour and baking powder are used only for oven baking to enhance crispiness; they are not required for air frying.
- For air fryer cooking, preheat to 400°F and cook wings in a single layer for even, crispy results.
- Toss wings in butter and lemon juice after cooking and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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