4.7 from 9 votes
Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
These lemon pepper wings are a little acidic, a little spicy, and a whole lot of yum! Topped with a fresh gremolata, they're so good!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken wings (about 18-24 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Gremolata:
- ¾ cup fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with an oven-safe wire rack. Lightly spray the rack with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper until well combined.
- Separate the mini drumstick from the thinner parts of the wings using kitchen shears, if applicable.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel, getting them as dry as possible, and add them to the seasoning-oil bowl. Mix everything together until all the wings are coated.
- Place wings on the wire rack making sure not to overlap them and bake for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is crispy and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Increase oven temperature up to 475°F and bake for 5 minutes to crisp the skin even more.
- Allow the wings to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes while you make the Gremolata.
- If using a mini food processor, blend all the gremolata ingredients together except for the oil. Once blended, mix in the oil with a spoon. If making the gremolata in a bowl (as indicated in the photos), finely chop the parsley, mince the garlic and chop the capers– then mix with remaining ingredients in a bowl until combined.
- Spoon gremolata on top of the plated wings when ready to serve. Enjoy right away!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Storage: Store lemon pepper wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
5wings
Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1229IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5wings | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1229IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.