Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
508 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings
Description
The Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings recipe involves frying wings cut at the joints to achieve an even cook and crispy skin. After frying to a light brown, the wings are drained and then coated with a mixture of melted butter and lemon pepper seasoning, which gives them a rich, tangy taste. The use of butter helps the seasoning adhere evenly, while the frying method delivers a crunchy exterior with juicy interior chicken. This approach emphasizes a classic fried wing with bright, citrus-spiced seasoning perfect for serving as a snack or appetizer.
Carefulness in drying the wings before frying and avoiding overcrowding the oil helps maintain the oil temperature for uniform cooking. Cutting through the joints allows for easier frying and crispier edges. The wings can be served immediately after tossing in the lemon pepper butter mix to enjoy their best texture.
The recipe suggests using fresh wings when possible and saving wing tips for making stock, utilizing all parts efficiently.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Cut the wings at each joint. Discard the wing tip or save it for stock.
- Add vegetable oil to a large, heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches a depth of 4 inches, or use a deep fryer. Preheat the oil to 350°F.
- Deep-fry the wings in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once to ensure they cook evenly. Depending on the size of your pot, you should be able to fry about 5 or 6 wings at a time. When the wings are just beginning to brown, remove them from the oil and drain them on a wire rack resting on a cookie sheet.
- Combine the melted butter and lemon pepper seasoning in a large bowl. Place the fried wings in the bowl and toss to coat.
Notes
- Pat wings completely dry before frying to ensure crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the fryer to maintain oil temperature and even cooking.
- Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut wings at joints carefully.
- Save wing tips for making flavorful stock.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 701IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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