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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Super Crispy

Irresistibly Crispy Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are super crispy, blending sweet honey, zesty lemon, and bold black pepper for an unforgettable flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 pounds Chicken Wings Split with tips removed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitutes are acceptable
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Key for crispiness
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with more olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wire rack
  • Baking Sheet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken wings by drying them with paper towels.
  2. Coat chicken wings with olive oil, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and cornstarch over wings and mix well.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  5. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack.
  6. Bake wings for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Prepare the honey lemon glaze by combining honey, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a saucepan, then simmer with lemon pepper and cracked black pepper.
  8. Toss the baked wings in the warm glaze and serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure wings are completely dry before applying oil and seasonings for maximum crispiness. Store leftovers separately for the best texture upon reheating.

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