Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Crispy oven-baked chicken wings coated in a flavorful honey lemon pepper sauce. These wings are perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and paprika, baked to golden perfection, and tossed in a tangy, sweet, and peppery glaze that is both zesty and comforting. An easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- oil spray
Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon, zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1–2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Wings: Heat the oven to 450°F. Pat dry the chicken wings thoroughly with paper towels to remove any moisture, which helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Coat the Wings: In a large bowl, add the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken wings in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly spray oil onto a parchment-lined sheet pan to prevent sticking. Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer on the tray. Spray the tops of the wings with more oil to aid crisping.
- Bake the Wings: Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F. Bake the wings for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Spray the tops with oil again after flipping to ensure even crispiness.
- Make the Sauce: While the wings bake, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and ground pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is well blended. Reserve a small portion for dipping if desired.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are fully cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Immediately toss with the warm honey lemon pepper sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry before coating is essential for crispiness.
- Baking powder helps create a crackly skin on the wings without frying.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and black pepper in the sauce to taste for more tang or spice.
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow air circulation around the wings.
- Reserve some sauce for dipping on the side if you prefer less coating on the wings.
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