Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Baked to perfection, these crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are so simple to put together! With juicy chicken and a flavorful exterior, these will satisfy any crowd without the need for deep frying.
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Looking for perfectly crispy lemon pepper wings as an easy appetizer for game day or your next gathering? This recipe results in delicious and crispy wings, no deep fryer required!
Why this Recipe Works
Bursting with lemon pepper flavor, this recipe is a one way train to the ultimate wing experience! Great for parties and gatherings or a simple dinner any night of the week.
You'll love these juicy chicken wings with extra crispy skin. Best of all, they're baked so they're better for you than typical deep fried chicken wings!
And if you love these delicious wings, my Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken or these Root Beer Chicken Wings are other must-try recipes!
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Wings: You'll need 3 pounds of chicken wings, either drums or flats or both!
- Baking Powder: Helps create extra crispy chicken wings.
- All Purpose Flour: Creates that crispy texture.
- Olive Oil: vegetable oil or avocado oil can also be used.
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning: Use your favorite.
- Salt: Season to taste.
- Fresh Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice: Using fresh lemons will result in a brighter and more vibrant citrus flavor.
- Fresh Garlic: You can use jarred minced garlic in a pinch, but fresh garlic cloves taste a bit better.
- Butter: unsalted or salted is fine.
How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
- Step 1: Add chicken wings to a large bowl and toss with flour and baking powder. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Toss with olive oil, lemon pepper, lemon zest, garlic, and salt until coated.
- Step 3: Arrange on a wire rack over a large baking sheet.
- Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees F, then flip and bake another 20 minutes.
- Step 5: While the chicken bakes, combine melted butter with lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Step 6: Once the wings have finished baking, toss them in the lemon butter sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Drummies and flats are my personal preference, but you could also use whole chicken wings if you prefer.
- Your lemon pepper might be stronger or weaker depending on the brand, so give it a taste first before you decide how much extra lemon and salt you want to add.
- These can also be air fried! Cook at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes on each side.
- Be sure to arrange your wings in a single layer to give the heat room to circulate and crisp up the skin.
- If you have leftover chicken wings, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 days or so.
- Chicken wings can be reheated in the oven or the air fryer at 350 degrees. You can also microwave them, but they won't have the same crisp skin.
Recipe FAQ's
This seasoning blend combines primarily dried lemon zest and black pepper, but it often also includes salt, garlic powder, or onion powder.
Use an instant-read thermometer to check for an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F to ensure the wings are cooked all the way through.
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings see notes
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- zest of 2 lemons about 1 teaspoon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil and top with a baking rack sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl add the wings, baking powder and flour and toss until combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Add in the olive oil, lemon pepper, zest, garlic and salt and toss until coated.
- Place the chicken wings onto the prepared baking rack bake for 20 minutes, flip and baking another 20 minutes or until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- In a small bowl mix the melted butter with the lemon juice.
- Toss the wings in the butter mixture and season to taste with more salt.
Notes
- I used drummies and flats for the wings. You can use whole wings if you prefer.
- All lemon peppers are different; taste it first and adjust the salt and extra lemon accordingly.
- Air fryer directions: Preheat your fryer to 400 degrees. Place the wings into a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook another 10 minutes or until they reach 165 degrees.
