Lemon Pepper Wings (Printable)

Crispy wings coated in zesty lemon-pepper butter for a tangy, savory bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp cracked black pepper
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Lemon Pepper Coating

06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - Zest of 2 lemons
08 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
10 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While wings bake, mix melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and sea salt in a large bowl.
05 - Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the lemon-pepper butter mixture until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon pepper coating creates this incredible zesty crust that everyone reaches for first
  • They bake up ridiculously crispy without any deep frying mess
  • Perfect for game day gatherings or when you need serious comfort food
02 -
  • Drying wings completely with paper towels before seasoning is the secret to restaurant crispiness
  • Letting wings air dry in the fridge for an hour before baking takes the crunch to another level
  • Toss them in the lemon butter immediately after baking while they're still hot
03 -
  • Use fresh lemon zest rather than bottled for the brightest flavor
  • Let the coated wings rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce clings better
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