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Lemon Pepper Wings
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Lemon Pepper Wings

Bright and zesty chicken wings seasoned with a bold lemon pepper blend and finished with fresh lemon zest. These wings are a tangy and savory alternative to saucy wings.

4.5
55 min
🍴4 servings
🔥490 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Crispy wings bursting with tangy lemon and bold cracked black pepper seasoning.

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Nutrition per serving

490Calories
37gProtein
2gCarbs
36gFat
0gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

Main

Seasoning

Sauce

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Instructions

1

Prep and Season the Wings

Pat wings completely dry with paper towels. Toss with baking powder, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Make sure every wing is evenly coated for maximum crispiness.

2

Bake Until Crispy

Place wings on a wire rack over a lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 425 degrees F for 45 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point, until deeply golden and crispy.

3

Make the Lemon Pepper Butter

Combine melted butter, fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until well blended. The butter will carry the lemon pepper flavor onto every wing.

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4

Toss the Wings

Add the hot crispy wings directly to the bowl with the lemon pepper butter. Toss vigorously until every wing is fully coated in the glossy lemon pepper sauce.

5

Serve Immediately

Transfer wings to a serving platter and garnish with additional lemon zest and cracked pepper if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus.

Substitutions

fresh lemon juicebottled lemon juice in a pinch but fresh is strongly preferred
unsalted butterghee for a nuttier richer finish
cracked black pepperstore-bought lemon pepper seasoning to simplify the recipe

Common mistakes

Using pre-ground fine black pepper instead of coarsely cracked pepper which loses the bold peppery bite
Skipping the wire rack and baking wings flat on a sheet pan which traps steam and makes the skin soft
Adding lemon juice directly to the dry wings before baking which prevents crisping and adds unwanted moisture
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