Honey lemon pepper wings
Brined, seasoned, and roasted in a high-heat oven, these baked chicken wings are crispy and packed with honey lemon pepper flavors. These homemade lemon pepper wings are a perfect appetizer to accompany any meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- ½ tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Honey lemon pepper sauce ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° C
- Prep the chicken wings if they are not already prepared. Cut the chicken wings into drumette and wingette,
- Place the wings on a cutting board covered with a paper towel. Use extra paper towels to blot the wings as dry as possible. Transfer the chicken into a medium bowl, then drizzle the oil over the wings and massage the wings for the oil to cover the wings.
- Mix the seasoning and sprinkle on the wings. Toss with a spatula until the wings are evenly coated.
- Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake the chicken wings in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Make Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
- In a small pan, combine honey, fresh lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Whisk to combine and set on medium heat to cook until the sauce thickens. Take the sauce off the heat.
- When the wings are done, bring them out of the oven and pour the glaze over the wings. Toss with a spatula until all the wings are evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Make-Ahead Instructions
To make the Lemon Pepper Chicken Wing recipe in advance, follow the first four instructions. That means seasoning the wings and baking or air-fry and allowing them to cool completely. Then store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator.
When ready to serve, place the wings in a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Prepare the honey lemon pepper sauce according to the instructions. Add the sauce to the wings and toss with a spatula until evenly covered.
To make the Lemon Pepper Chicken Wing recipe in advance, follow the first four instructions. That means seasoning the wings and baking or air-fry and allowing them to cool completely. Then store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator.
When ready to serve, place the wings in a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Prepare the honey lemon pepper sauce according to the instructions. Add the sauce to the wings and toss with a spatula until evenly covered.
Nutrition
Serving: 180gCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 539mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 187IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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