Lemon Pepper Wings (Printable)

Crispy wings tossed in tangy lemon-pepper butter for zesty, savory bites.

# What You 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 (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make:

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.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy lemon and crackling fresh pepper wakes up your tastebuds instantly
  • You get restaurant-quality crispy skin without deep-frying mess in your kitchen
  • These come together so fast you can make them on busy weeknights without stress
02 -
  • Patting wings completely dry before seasoning is the single most important step for crispy skin
  • Letting wings air-dry uncovered in the fridge for an hour before cooking changes everything
  • Fresh lemon zest carries way more flavor than juice alone, so do not skip this step
03 -
  • Room temperature wings cook more evenly, so let them sit out for 20 minutes before seasoning
  • Use paper towels to blot excess grease after tossing for an even crispier finish
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