Description
Hot Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy baked chicken wings coated in a bold, tangy sauce made with lemon pepper seasoning, melted butter, and a spicy hot sauce kick. These wings are perfectly crispy on the outside, buttery and zesty on the inside, making them an ideal appetizer for game day, parties, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the wings.
- Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to help achieve a crispy texture.
- Toss Wings with Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Arrange Wings for Baking: Place the wings on a baking rack set over a baking sheet. This allows air circulation to crisp the skin evenly.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Sauce: While the wings bake, combine melted butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, and honey in a bowl. Mix well until fully blended.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are done, immediately toss them in the prepared sauce to coat thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the hot lemon pepper wings immediately for optimal crispiness and flavor.
Notes
- Air frying the wings instead of baking also works well to achieve extra crispiness.
- Garnish the wings with lemon slices or fresh parsley for an added burst of flavor and presentation.
- Honey in the sauce is optional and can be omitted for a less sweet, more tangy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
