Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, with a crispy baked finish. The zesty lemon zest adds a refreshing twist to traditional wings, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Prepare the wings: Toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, butter, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until smooth.
- Coat the wings: Toss the cooked wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve the wings immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, pat them dry before seasoning and bake on a wire rack.
- You can also air fry the wings at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
