Description
Crispy and flavorful Lemon Pepper Wings baked to perfection with a zesty lemon butter sauce and a hint of honey for sweetness. These wings are easy to make, perfect for game day or a tasty appetizer, garnished with fresh green onions and served with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
Seasoning & Sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil (or your preferred high-heat cooking oil)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus additional lemon wedges for serving
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare wings: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and position racks in the center and upper third. Line a baking sheet with foil. Pat the chicken wings dry, trim off wing tips, and separate drumettes from flats. In a bowl, toss the wings with canola oil, honey, and 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning until evenly coated.
- Bake the wings: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-18 minutes until the wings are cooked through and tender.
- Broil for crispiness: Move the baking sheet to the upper third rack and broil the wings for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to ensure they become crispy and browned without burning.
- Prepare lemon butter sauce: While the wings bake, melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning.
- Toss wings in sauce: Add the cooked, crispy wings to the bowl with the lemon butter sauce and toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the coated wings to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with additional lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, ensure they are patted dry before seasoning and baking.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon pepper seasoning according to taste preferences.
- Using canola oil or another high-heat oil helps achieve a crisp texture during baking.
- The honey adds a subtle sweetness that balances the lemon pepper flavor.
- Watch wings carefully during broiling to avoid burning.
- Leftover wings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best crispiness.
