This lemon pepper wings recipe makes crispy, golden wings topped with a buttery lemon pepper seasoning. Baked or fried to golden, these wings are salty, tangy, and perfect for game day, parties, or whenever you want a tasty bite!
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Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Description
This lemon pepper wings recipe makes crispy, golden wings topped with a buttery lemon pepper seasoning. Baked or fried to golden, these wings are salty, tangy, and perfect for game day, parties, or whenever you want a tasty bite!
Ingredients
For the Wings
For the Lemon Pepper Glaze
Instructions
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- Add salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, garlic, paprika, and cornstarch to flour in a storage bag or paper bag and shake to mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- Whisk together eggs and hot sauce in a medium-sized bowl.
- Working with one chicken wing piece at a time, use tongs and add to the egg mixture, thoroughly coating, and allow the excess to drip back into the bowl. Next, dredge the chicken wing into the flour mixture, then transfer to a plate or wire rack to set.
- Repeat with all chicken pieces, then let set for 15-20 minutes while you heat the oil.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a large, deep pot to 350 degrees F.
- When the oil is hot enough that it bubbles around the chicken when the edge of a piece is dipped into it, use tongs to gently and carefully place a few pieces in the oil. Make sure you don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the chicken, turning the wing pieces every few minutes and adjusting the heat as needed, until the skin is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 using a meat thermometer in the thickest part. This should take 7-10 minutes.
- As chicken fries, prepare the glaze. Whisk together butter, pepper, lemon pepper, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined serving platter or a wire rack with a paper towel-lined baking sheet beneath to drain while continuing to fry the rest, adding more oil to the pot if necessary.
- As chicken wings are removed and placed on paper towels, dip them in lemon pepper glaze, sprinkle the top with just a little lemon pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 709kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 40g62%
- Saturated Fat 15g75%
- Cholesterol 271mg91%
- Sodium 2515mg105%
- Potassium 347mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 51g17%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 37g74%
- Vitamin A 933 IU
- Vitamin C 3 mg
- Calcium 49 mg
- Iron 4 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- To bake, sprinkle the spice blend only (no flour or cornstarch or egg will be used) on all sides of the wings, then bake!
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a cooling rack on top of the foil and arrange the wings in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until crispy and cooked all the way through. Toss your wings in the glaze and serve!
- To GrillSprinkle the spice blend only on the wings (no flour, cornstarch, or egg is used here). Oil your grill rack, preheat to medium heat (about 350), and grill your wings for about 12 minutes. Turn your wings occasionally to help slowly render the fat and cook the flesh without burning.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for another 5-10 minutes to ensure the meat is cooked through and the skin is lightly charred and crisp. Once done, toss your wings in the glaze and enjoy!
